Description
This Apple Cranberry Carrot Salad is a fresh, vibrant salad with crisp apples, crunchy carrots, and sweet dried cranberries, all tossed in a light and creamy dressing. It’s the perfect balance of sweetness and tang, making it a delightful side dish for any meal or a light, healthy snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large apples, cored and thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 cups shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, shredded carrots, dried cranberries, and nuts (if using).
- In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, honey or maple syrup, lemon juice, cinnamon (if using), and a pinch of salt until smooth and well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the apple, carrot, and cranberry mixture and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately, or refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can use any variety of apple you prefer, such as Granny Smith for a tart flavor or Fuji for sweetness.
- Feel free to swap the Greek yogurt for mayonnaise or a vegan yogurt for a dairy-free version.
- For extra flavor, you can add a sprinkle of sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds on top before serving.
- This salad can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 1 day, but it’s best served fresh.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg