Crunchy Apple Carrot Salad with Creamy Citrus Dressing
A vibrant salad combining crunchy apples, earthy carrots, and a creamy citrus dressing, perfect for light meals or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 apples, diced
- 2 cups carrots, grated
- 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the diced apples and grated carrots in a large bowl.
- Add the chopped walnuts and raisins to the bowl.
- Prepare the creamy dressing by mixing Greek yogurt, honey, lemon juice, and orange juice in a separate bowl.
- Dress the salad by pouring the creamy dressing over it and mixing well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a crunchier texture, choose firm apples like Honeycrisp or Fuji. Dress just before serving to maintain crispness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg