Description
This carrot apple salad is crisp, lightly sweet, and creamy with a simple dressing. It comes together in minutes and works perfectly as a refreshing side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium carrots, coarsely grated
- 1 apple, diced
- 3/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup purple or sweet onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise or vegenaise
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1/2 tablespoon sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
- Pinch of black pepper
Instructions
- Grate the carrots and add them to a large bowl.
- Dice the apple and onion, then add them with the cranberries.
- In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, lemon juice, sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Add dressing to the salad and stir until coated.
- Serve immediately or chill briefly before serving.
Notes
- Use organic carrots for better natural sweetness.
- Greek yogurt can replace mayonnaise for a lighter option.
- Add mandarins for extra freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg