5 from 9 votes
Apple Carrot Salad – Mrkvový salát
This is a simple and quick sweet salad made from raw shredded carrots and apples, mixed with lemon juice, sugar, and raisins for added flavor. In Czech, it's called mrkvový salát.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
2
people
Calories:
155 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Czech
Ingredients
- 2 medium carrot
- 1 large apple
- 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 Tablespoon raisins optional
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Peel 2 medium carrots. Then peel 1 large apple, halve it and remove the core.
- Finely shred the carrots and apple using a hand grater with small holes.
- Squeeze 2 Tablespoons lemon juice over and sprinkle with 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar. If you like, throw 1 Tablespoon raisins in a bowl.
- Stir to combine and serve.
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Notes
- The basic recipe makes 2 portions.
- This salad can be enjoyed as a sweet snack or dessert.
- For an extra touch, drizzle a little honey on top.
- I used a box grater to grate the apples and carrots. Be patient, as hand grating takes a bit of time and effort.
Nutrition Information
Calories
155kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
0.4g
(1%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0.01g
(0%)
Sodium
46mg
(2%)
Potassium
392mg
(8%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
27g
(54%)
Vitamin A
10252IU
(205%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
30mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 155
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 155kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.4g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Sodium | 46mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 392mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
| Vitamin A | 10252IU | 205% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.