When it comes to salads, we often think of the usual suspects – leafy greens, vegetables, and a simple vinaigrette. But sometimes, it’s nice to switch things up and create a salad that’s a bit more unique and flavorful. Enter the Carrot Apple Salad – a delightful combination of crisp, sweet apples, crunchy matchstick carrots, and a creamy, tangy dressing.
1. Carrot Apple Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 red delicious apple, diced
- 1 granny smith apple, diced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 cups matchstick carrots
- 1/4 cup yellow onion, finely diced
- 1/3 cup dried sweetened cranberries
- 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 cup canned mandarin orange segments, drained
Instructions
In a large bowl, toss the diced red delicious and granny smith apples with the lemon juice to prevent browning.
Add the matchstick carrots, diced yellow onion, and dried cranberries. Stir to combine.
In a small bowl, whisk together the vanilla yogurt, mayonnaise, sugar, salt, and pepper until well blended.
Pour the yogurt dressing over the apple-carrot mixture and gently fold to coat everything evenly.
Gently fold in the drained mandarin orange segments.
Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled. This salad makes a great side dish or light lunch.
The combination of sweet apples, crunchy carrots, tart cranberries, and creamy dressing create a refreshing and flavorful salad. Feel free to adjust any of the ingredient amounts to suit your taste preferences. Enjoy!
