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Refreshing Apple Cranberry Carrot Salad Recipe

Refreshing Apple Cranberry Carrot Salad Recipe
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This refreshing Apple Cranberry Carrot Salad is a delightful blend of sweet and tangy flavors, perfect for a light and healthy meal or side dish. The crisp apples, matchstick carrots, dried cranberries, and creamy dressing create a colorful and tasty salad that’s sure to please your taste buds.

Ingredients

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Apples:

  • 1 red apple, cut into matchstick pieces
  • 1 green apple, cut into matchstick pieces
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Salad:

  • 2 cups matchstick carrots
  • ¼ cup yellow onion, finely diced
  • ⅓ cup dried cranberries, sweetened
  • 1 cup canned mandarin segments, drained

Dressing:

  • ½ cup vanilla yogurt
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Apples: Slice both the red and green apples into matchstick pieces. Place them in a bowl, pour the lemon juice over the apple pieces, and toss well to coat. Let the apples sit for about 5 minutes to absorb the lemon juice, which prevents browning.
  2. Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the matchstick carrots, diced onion, and dried cranberries.
  3. Add the Apples: After the apples have soaked in lemon juice, add them to the mixing bowl with the other ingredients.
  4. Make the Dressing: Add the vanilla yogurt, mayonnaise, sugar, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Stir everything together until well combined and evenly coated.
  5. Finish with Mandarins: Gently fold in the drained mandarin segments to avoid breaking them up too much.
  6. Chill: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving to let the flavors meld.

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Keywords: Apple Cranberry Carrot Salad, Healthy Salad, Fruit Salad, Easy Recipe

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