Description
This Carrot Apple Salad is a refreshing and sweet side dish that combines crunchy matchstick carrots, crisp apples, tangy cranberries, and creamy dressing. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a light lunch option.
Ingredients
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Salad:
- 1 red delicious apple, cut matchstick style
- 1 granny smith apple, cut matchstick style
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cups matchstick carrots
- 1/4 cup yellow onion, finely diced
- 1/3 cup dried sweetened cranberries
- 1 cup canned mandarin segments, drained
Dressing:
- 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
- 1/4 cup mayo
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Apples: Cut both apples matchstick style and place in a bowl. Toss with lemon juice and set aside for 5 minutes.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine matchstick carrots, onion, cranberries, and apples.
- Make Dressing: Add yogurt, mayo, sugar, salt, and pepper to the bowl. Mix well.
- Finish Salad: Stir in mandarin segments. Refrigerate for 3 hours.
- Serve: Enjoy the refreshing Carrot Apple Salad!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
