Carrot Apple Salad Recipe
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5
Carrot Apple Salad Recipe
Description
The Carrot Apple Salad Recipe uses simple, fresh ingredients including grated carrots and diced apples for texture contrast, accompanied by dried cranberries which add a chewy sweet-tart element. Finely diced onion contributes a mild sharpness. The dressing blends mayonnaise with lemon juice, sugar, salt, and black pepper, creating a creamy and tangy coating that complements the natural sweetness of the fruit and vegetables.
Preparation involves mixing the dressing separately before combining it with the salad components just before serving to maintain freshness and crunch. The salad’s natural sweetness and creamy dressing make it a fitting accompaniment to various meals or as a light standalone option.
The straightforward steps make it easy to prepare quickly, making this salad a practical choice for adding fresh texture and flavor to your meal.
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 4 carrot coarsely grated, medium
- 1 apple diced
- 3/4 cup craisins dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup purple onion finely diced, or sweet onion
For the Dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise real mayo or vegenaise
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1/2 Tbsp sugar
- 1/8 tsp salt or to taste, sea salt
- pinch black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup mayo, 2 tsp lemon juice, 1/2 Tbsp 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 ;).
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Overall Rating
5
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