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Carrot Apple Salad

Crispy Carrot Apple Salad that Kids Love and You'll Adore

Enjoy a refreshing Carrot Apple Salad packed with fiber and probiotics, perfect as a side dish or quick lunch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 medium carrots washed and peeled
  • 1 cup apples chopped (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith recommended)
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup yogurt can use dairy-free yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • to taste sweetener e.g. honey or maple syrup
For Add-ins (optional)
  • 1/4 cup nuts e.g. walnuts or sunflower seeds
  • 1/4 cup raisins or other dried fruits

Equipment

  • Box Grater
  • Mixing bowl
  • airtight container

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash and peel 2–3 medium carrots, grate until you have about 2 cups.
  2. Wash 1–2 apples, remove cores, and chop into bite-sized cubes, aiming for approximately 1 cup.
  3. Pat the chopped apple pieces dry with a paper towel to prevent a watery salad.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of plain yogurt and the juice of one lemon.
  5. If preferred, add a drizzle of honey or maple syrup and whisk until smooth and creamy.
  6. Combine the grated carrots and chopped apples in a large mixing bowl.
  7. Pour the yogurt dressing over the carrot and apple mixture and gently toss until evenly coated.
  8. Transfer the salad to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  9. Before serving, give the salad a gentle toss and optionally add nuts or raisins for crunch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Pat chopped apples dry before mixing to avoid a watery texture. Allow chilling time for enhanced flavor.

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