Description
A refreshing and healthy carrot apple salad combining the natural sweetness of grated carrots and diced apples with a creamy Greek yogurt dressing, enhanced by crunchy celery and optional nuts or raisins. Perfect as a light side dish or snack.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 2 cups diced apples (e.g., Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1/2 cup raisins or chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- 1/4 cup diced celery
Dressing
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt (or plant-based yogurt)
- 1–2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Carrots: Wash and peel the carrots, then grate them finely using a box grater or food processor for even texture.
- Prep Apples: Wash and core the apples, then cut them into small, bite-sized pieces to blend well with the carrots.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the grated carrots, diced apples, diced celery, and your choice of raisins or chopped nuts for added texture.
- Make Dressing: In a smaller bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, honey or maple syrup, lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper to taste until smooth.
- Toss Salad: Pour the dressing over the carrot-apple mixture and gently fold everything together until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Season & Adjust: Taste the salad and adjust salt, pepper, or sweetness as desired for your preferred balance of flavors.
- Chill: Refrigerate the salad for about 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and serve chilled for best freshness and taste.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a tangy contrast or sweeter varieties like Honeycrisp for a milder flavor.
- Optional raisins or nuts add sweetness and crunch; choose based on dietary preferences or omit to make it nut-free.
- Plant-based yogurt can be substituted for Greek yogurt to make the recipe vegan.
- Adjust honey or maple syrup quantity according to desired sweetness level.
- Chilling enhances the flavors, but the salad can be served immediately if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: carrot apple salad, healthy salad, vegetarian salad, no-cook salad, Greek yogurt dressing, autumn salad
