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Quick Carrot & Apple Salad Recipe

Quick Carrot & Apple Salad Recipe

This Quick Carrot & Apple Salad Recipe combines sweet organic carrots, crisp apples, and tangy dressing for a refreshing side dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 180 kcal

Equipment

  • bowl
  • grater
  • Knife
  • mixing spoon

Ingredients
  

For the Salad

  • 4 medium carrots coarsely grated
  • 1 unit 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
  • 1 pinch black pepper freshly ground

Instructions
 

  • 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 (this is super fast using the food processor) 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.
  • Enjoy! This salad is quick, easy and delicious. My family approved ;).

Notes

Organic carrots tend to be sweeter and enhance the flavor of the salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword apple salad, carrot salad, Easy Recipes, healthy side, quick salad, vegan options
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