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Crunchy Apple & Carrot Salad with Creamy Citrus Dressing

A delightful mix of textures and flavors, this salad features vibrant colors and a creamy citrus dressing that's quick, easy, and absolutely delicious.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the salad
  • 2 cups shredded carrots (about 4 medium carrots) Wash and shred before use.
  • 2 cups chopped apples (a mix of sweet and tart, like Honeycrisp and Granny Smith) Dice into bite-sized pieces.
  • 1/2 cup raisins (or dried cranberries) Optional substitution for dried cranberries.
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts Feel free to substitute with almonds.
For the dressing
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt For the creamy dressing.
  • 1 tablespoon honey Adjust based on your sweetness preference.
  • 1 each juice and zest of 1 orange Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
  • 1 each juice and zest of 1 lemon Use fresh ingredients for best results.
Seasoning
  • to taste Salt and pepper Adjust according to preference.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by washing and shredding the carrots. Dice the apples into bite-sized pieces.
Mixing the salad
  1. In a large bowl, combine the shredded carrots, chopped apples, raisins, and walnuts. Toss to mix.
Making the dressing
  1. In a small bowl, mix Greek yogurt, orange juice, lemon juice, honey, and zests. Whisk until smooth.
Final assembly
  1. Pour the citrus dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat.
Seasoning
  1. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

You can make the salad ahead of time and add the dressing just before serving. Feel free to customize the ingredients with your favorite fruits and nuts.