Crisp Carrot Apple Salad with Creamy Yogurt Dressing Delight

This Carrot Apple Salad is a refreshing dish combining sweet apples and crunchy carrots, perfect for warm afternoons or light lunches.

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Prep Time 20

Chilling Time 1

Total Time 1 20

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Salads

Cuisine: American

Calories: 150

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salad

2 large Carrots Freshly grated
2 medium Apples Sweet such as Honeycrisp or tart like Granny Smith

For the Creamy Dressing

1 cup Yogurt Dairy-free option available
1/2 cup Lemon Juice

Optional Add-ins

1/4 cup Nuts (e.g., walnuts or sunflower seeds)
1/4 cup Raisins

Equipment

Grater
Mixing Bowl
Serving Bowl
Forks or Salad Tongs

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Wash and peel the carrots, then grate them finely.
Core and slice the apples thinly, squeezing lemon juice over them to prevent browning.
In a bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt; whisk until smooth.
In a large bowl, mix grated carrots and sliced apples, then toss with the yogurt dressing.
Cover and chill for at least one hour before serving.
Serve chilled and enjoy with optional nuts or raisins.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 6gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain the salad's fresh crunch.

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