Carrot Apple Salad Recipe
This refreshing Carrot Apple Salad is a light and flavorful dish that combines the sweetness of apples with the crunch of carrots, all tossed in a tangy yogurt dressing. It’s perfect for a healthy side or a light lunch.
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Carrot Apple Salad:
- 6 medium carrots, peeled and shredded
- 1 large apple, grated or julienned
- ½ cup diced celery (optional)
Dressing:
- ¾ cup plain yogurt (or Greek yogurt)
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Prep the produce: Peel and shred the carrots and apple using a box grater or food processor. Dice the celery if using.
- Mix the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt, honey, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Combine: In a large bowl, toss the shredded carrots and apple (and celery, if using). Pour the dressing over and mix until well coated.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. This allows the flavors to blend and the salad to firm up.
- Serve: Garnish with extra parsley or a sprinkle of seeds/nuts if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Carrot Apple Salad, Healthy Salad Recipe, Apple Carrot Yogurt Salad