Description
Crunchy Apple Carrot Salad is a crisp, colorful side dish made with fresh apples, grated carrots, crunchy pecans, dried cranberries, and a creamy homemade dressing. Ready in just minutes, this easy no-cook recipe is perfect for family dinners, potlucks, picnics
Ingredients
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For the Salad
- 2 large Honeycrisp or Fuji apples, cored and cut into thin matchsticks or bite-sized pieces
- 4 medium carrots, peeled and freshly grated (about 4 cups)
- 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced
- ⅓ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup raisins (optional)
- ½ cup chopped pecans, toasted
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced (optional)
For the Creamy Dressing
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt (optional)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the apples, grated carrots, dried cranberries, walnuts, parsley, and sunflower seeds, if using.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, cinnamon, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
- Refrigerate for 10–15 minutes to allow the flavours to meld, or serve immediately.
- Garnish with extra nuts, seeds, or fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
- Toss the apples with a little lemon juice before mixing to help prevent browning.
- Toast the walnuts or pecans for a richer, nuttier flavour.
- This salad is best enjoyed the day it’s made, though leftovers will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: PT15M
- Cook Time: PT15M
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 1 cup)
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg