Description
This vibrant Carrot Apple Salad blends the crisp sweetness of apples with the crunch of carrots, tossed in a creamy yogurt-mayo dressing. Dried cranberries and mandarin oranges add a pop of flavor and color, making it a refreshing and healthy side dish or snack for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 red delicious apple
- 1 Granny Smith apple
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cups matchstick carrots
- ¼ cup yellow onion, finely diced
- ⅓ cup dried sweetened cranberries
- ½ cup vanilla yogurt
- ¼ cup mayo
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup canned mandarin segments, drained
Instructions
- Cut both apples into matchstick pieces.
- Toss apples with lemon juice and let sit for 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine carrots, onion, and cranberries.
- Add apples to the bowl.
- Mix in yogurt and mayo.
- Add sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Gently fold in mandarin segments.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving.
Notes
- Chill thoroughly for best flavor.
- For extra crunch, add chopped walnuts or pecans.
- Pineapple tidbits or raisins can replace mandarins or cranberries.
- Use honey in place of sugar for a natural sweetener.
- To make it vegan, use plant-based yogurt and mayo.
