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Carrot Apple Salad Recipe

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A refreshing and sweet carrot apple salad combining crisp apples, crunchy matchstick carrots, and tangy dried cranberries, all tossed in a creamy vanilla yogurt and mayo dressing with a hint of sweetness and citrus.

Ingredients

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Fruits and Vegetables

  • 1 red delicious apple
  • 1 granny smith apple
  • 2 cups matchstick carrots
  • 1/4 cup yellow onion, finely diced
  • 1 cup canned mandarin segments, drained

Dressing and Seasoning

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup dried sweetened cranberries
  • 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
  • 1/4 cup mayo
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare apples: Cut both the red delicious and granny smith apples matchstick style. Place the apple pieces in a bowl.
  2. Add lemon juice: Pour the lemon juice over the apple pieces and toss well to coat all the apples. This helps to prevent browning.
  3. Let apples soak: Set the bowl aside for 5 minutes to let the apples absorb the lemon juice.
  4. Combine carrots and other ingredients: Pour the matchstick carrots into a large mixing bowl, then add the finely diced yellow onion and sweetened dried cranberries.
  5. Add apples to mixture: Once the apples have soaked for at least 5 minutes, add them to the large mixing bowl with other ingredients.
  6. Add dressing ingredients: Add the vanilla yogurt and mayo into the bowl.
  7. Season the salad: Add sugar, salt, and pepper into the bowl for balanced sweetness and spice.
  8. Mix thoroughly: Stir all the ingredients together well to ensure even coating and flavor blending.
  9. Add mandarins: Gently fold in the drained mandarin segments to the salad.
  10. Chill before serving: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least three hours to allow flavors to meld.
  11. Serve: Remove from fridge, serve chilled, and enjoy this fresh, flavorful salad.

Notes

  • Using both red delicious and granny smith apples balances sweet and tart flavors.
  • Matchstick carrots can be bought pre-cut to save preparation time.
  • The lemon juice prevents the apples from browning and adds a slight tang.
  • You can substitute vanilla yogurt with plain or Greek yogurt if desired.
  • The salad tastes best after chilling for several hours but can be served sooner if needed.

Keywords: carrot apple salad, healthy salad, fruit and vegetable salad, creamy fruit salad, easy no-cook salad

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