Description
A refreshing salad combining crisp carrots, sweet apples, and dried cranberries with a zesty dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large carrots, peeled and grated
- 1 large red apple, cored and sliced
- 1 large green apple, cored and sliced
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- A dash of cinnamon (if desired)
Instructions
- Start by grating the carrots using a box grater or food processor.
- Slice the apples thinly; the skin adds flavor and nutrition.
- In a large bowl, combine the grated carrots, sliced apples, and dried cranberries; toss in the nuts if using.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and cinnamon.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss to combine.
- Let it sit for about 5 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.
Notes
This salad keeps well in the fridge for 2-3 days in an airtight container. Add dressing right before serving for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: salad, healthy, refreshing, apple, carrot, quick