Description
Carrot Apple Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines the crispness of fresh carrots with the sweetness of apples, creating a delightful flavor explosion. Perfect for any occasion, from summer picnics to winter gatherings, this salad is not only easy to prepare but also visually stunning. With its colorful ingredients and zesty dressing, it transforms simple meals into festive feasts. Enjoy it as a light side dish or a stand-alone snack that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grated fresh carrots (about 3 medium carrots)
- 2 cups thinly sliced crisp apples (about 2 medium apples)
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and peel the carrots, then grate them until fluffy.
- Core and thinly slice the apples.
- In a large bowl, combine the grated carrots, sliced apples, raisins, and chopped nuts.
- In another bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey (or maple syrup), salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the carrot-apple mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg