Description
Crunchy Apple Carrot Salad is a fresh, colorful no-cook salad made with crisp apples, shredded carrots, dried fruit, optional nuts, parsley, and a creamy citrus yogurt dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large apples, julienned
- 2 cups shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup golden raisins or dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, optional
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or dairy-free alternative
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Core and julienne the apples into thin matchstick-style pieces.
- Shred the carrots if they are not already pre-shredded.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, fresh orange juice, lemon zest, honey or maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt until smooth and creamy.
- In a large bowl, combine the julienned apples, shredded carrots, golden raisins or dried cranberries, and chopped walnuts or pecans if using.
- Drizzle the creamy citrus dressing over the apple and carrot mixture.
- Toss gently until the salad is evenly coated and glossy.
- Let the salad sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve chilled.
Notes
- Use crisp apples such as Honeycrisp or Fuji for the best texture.
- Prepare the dressing before cutting the apples to help reduce browning.
- Add the nuts right before serving if you want maximum crunch.
- Use dried cranberries for a tangier flavor or golden raisins for a sweeter salad.
- For a dairy-free version, use a dairy-free yogurt alternative.
- For a vegan version, use dairy-free yogurt and maple syrup instead of honey.
- Store the dressing separately if making the salad ahead.
- The salad tastes best the day it is made but can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- Do not freeze this salad because the apples, carrots, and yogurt dressing will lose their fresh texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Estimated 155 kcal
- Sugar: Estimated 18g
- Sodium: Estimated 70mg
- Fat: Estimated 5g
- Saturated Fat: Estimated 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: Estimated 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Estimated 25g
- Fiber: Estimated 4g
- Protein: Estimated 4g
- Cholesterol: Estimated 5mg