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Carrot and Apple Crunch Salad: Refresh Your Meals Today!

A refreshing and crunchy salad made with shredded carrots, diced apples, and a creamy yogurt dressing, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups shredded carrots
  • 2 cups diced apples about 2 medium apples
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts optional
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded carrots, diced apples, raisins, and chopped walnuts if using. Toss to mix the ingredients evenly.
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, honey, lemon juice, cinnamon, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  3. Pour the dressing over the carrot and apple mixture. Stir well to coat all the ingredients evenly with the dressing.
  4. Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  5. Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish or light lunch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 50mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10g

Notes

  • For added sweetness, substitute maple syrup for honey or use a mix of different nuts like pecans or almonds.
  • To make it vegan, replace Greek yogurt with a dairy-free yogurt alternative and use agave syrup instead of honey.

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