Crunchy Apple Carrot Salad with Creamy Citrus Dressing
A vibrant salad combining the sweetness of apples and crunch of carrots with a zesty and creamy dressing.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 2 medium medium apples, cored and diced Choose crisp apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp.
- 2 cups carrots, grated Grate fresh carrots for maximum crunch.
- 1 cup celery, diced
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup raisins or dried cranberries
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional) Optional for extra crunch.
Creamy Citrus Dressing
- ½ cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon honey Adjust based on sweetness preference.
- Juice of 1 orange
- Zest of 1 lemon
- to taste salt and pepper Adjust seasoning as preferred.
Instructions
Preparation
- Core and dice the apples.
- Grate the carrots and dice the celery.
- Finely chop the red onion. If using nuts, chop them as well.
Mixing Salad
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced apples, grated carrots, diced celery, red onion, raisins or dried cranberries, and chopped nuts if using.
Preparing Dressing
- In a separate bowl, mix together the plain yogurt, mayonnaise, honey, orange juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to your preference.
Combining
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss everything together until well-coated.
Chilling and Serving
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve the salad cold or at room temperature.
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Notes
This salad pairs beautifully with grilled chicken or fish. For a fun presentation, serve in individual jars and keep the dressing separate until ready to serve.