Description
A refreshing and nutritious Apple Cranberry Carrot Salad that combines the natural sweetness and crunch of apples, carrots, dried cranberries, walnuts, and raisins with a creamy Greek yogurt dressing flavored with honey and lemon juice. This vibrant salad is perfect as a light lunch or a wholesome side dish.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 2 apples, diced
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 2 cups carrots, grated
- 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/4 cup raisins
Dressing
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Combine salad ingredients: In a large bowl, add the diced apples, dried cranberries, grated carrots, chopped walnuts, and raisins. Mix gently to distribute the ingredients evenly.
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, honey, and lemon juice until smooth and well combined.
- Mix salad and dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl. Toss everything thoroughly to coat all the salad components with the dressing evenly.
- Chill before serving: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes. Chilling allows the flavors to meld together beautifully for a tasty, refreshing salad.
Notes
- You can substitute walnuts with pecans or almonds if preferred.
- For a vegan version, replace Greek yogurt with a plant-based yogurt and honey with maple syrup.
- Make sure to dice apples evenly for consistent texture.
- Chilling the salad enhances the flavor but it can also be served immediately if short on time.
- Serve this salad as a healthy side or a light snack.
