Quick Carrot & Apple Salad Recipe

A fresh Quick Carrot & Apple Salad Recipe made with grated carrots, diced apples, and a delightful dressing, perfect as a side dish.

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Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Course Salad

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

Grater
Mixing Bowl
Small Bowl

Ingredients

For the Salad

4 medium carrots coarsely grated
1 apple diced
¾ cup craisins dried cranberries
¼ cup purple or sweet onion finely diced

For the Dressing

½ cup mayonnaise real mayo or vegenaise
2 teaspoon lemon juice
½ tablespoon sugar
⅛ teaspoon sea salt or to taste
black pepper pinch of freshly ground

Instructions

Preparation

In a small bowl, combine ½ cup mayo, 2 teaspoon lemon juice, ½ tablespoon sugar, pinch of salt and pepper and stir everything together.
Coarsely grate your carrots and transfer carrots to a large mixing bowl. Dice your apples and finely dice your onion and add them to the bowl along with your craisins.
Add the salad dressing to taste when ready to serve and stir the salad together.

Notes

Serve immediately or refrigerate for a short time before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Keyword apple, carrot, healthy, Quick, Salad, side dish

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