Description
A vibrant salad featuring grated carrots, diced apples, and a creamy citrus dressing, offering a delightful balance of textures and flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large carrots, peeled and grated
- 2 medium apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), cored and diced
- 1 cup red cabbage, finely shredded
- 1/2 cup raisins or dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey (or to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Start by preparing the vegetables and fruits. Peel and grate the carrots into a large mixing bowl.
- Core the apples and chop them into small, bite-sized pieces. Immediately add them to the bowl with the grated carrots.
- Shred the red cabbage finely and add it to the bowl along with the raisins or dried cranberries, chopped walnuts or pecans, and fresh parsley.
- In a separate small bowl, prepare the creamy citrus dressing by combining the plain Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, fresh orange juice, lemon juice, honey, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Whisk until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture in the large bowl and gently toss until well-coated.
- Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or honey if needed.
- Let the salad sit for about 15 minutes in the refrigerator before serving.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature, garnished with additional chopped nuts or parsley if desired.
Notes
Preparation is key to prevent browning of apples and ensure a cohesive texture in the salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg