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Crunchy Apple Carrot Salad with Creamy Citrus Dressing

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A refreshing and healthy salad packed with vitamins, featuring sweet apples, crunchy carrots, and tangy cabbage, enhanced by a creamy citrus dressing.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large carrots, peeled and grated
  • 2 medium apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), cored and diced
  • 1 cup red cabbage, finely shredded
  • 1/2 cup raisins or dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey (or to taste)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Start by preparing the vegetables and fruits. Peel and grate the carrots into a large mixing bowl.
  2. Core the apples and chop them into small, bite-sized pieces. Immediately add them to the bowl with the grated carrots to prevent browning.
  3. Shred the red cabbage finely and add it to the bowl, along with the raisins or dried cranberries, chopped walnuts or pecans, and fresh parsley.
  4. In a separate small bowl, prepare the creamy citrus dressing. Combine the plain Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, fresh orange juice, lemon juice, honey, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
  5. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture in the large bowl. Gently toss everything together until all the ingredients are well-coated with the dressing.
  6. Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with more salt, pepper, or honey if needed.
  7. If time allows, let the salad sit for about 15 minutes in the refrigerator before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
  8. Serve chilled or at room temperature, garnished with additional chopped nuts or parsley on top if desired.

Notes

Serve alongside grilled chicken or fish, or enjoy as a light lunch. Make ahead by preparing a few hours in advance but add dressing later to keep it fresh.

Nutrition

Keywords: salad, healthy, apple, carrot, citrus dressing, gluten-free, nutritious

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