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Carrot Apple Salad

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๐Ÿฅ• This Carrot Apple Salad features crisp, fresh flavors with a balance of sweet apples and tangy dressing.
๐ŸŽ It’s a quick and easy side dish packed with texture and vibrant colors, perfect for any meal.

  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

– 4 medium carrots, coarsely grated

– 1 apple, diced

– 3/4 cup dried cranberries

– 1/4 cup purple, yellow, or sweet onion, finely diced

– 1/2 cup mayonnaise

– 2 teaspoons lemon juice

– 1/2 tablespoon sugar

– 1/8 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste

– A pinch of freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1-In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, 1/2 tablespoon sugar, 1/8 teaspoon sea salt (or to taste), and a pinch of freshly ground black pepper; stir well to make the dressing.

2-Coarsely grate the 4 medium carrots and transfer them to a large mixing bowl.

3-Dice the 1 apple and finely dice the 1/4 cup purple, yellow, or sweet onion, then add them to the bowl along with the 3/4 cup dried cranberries.

4-Add the dressing to taste when ready to serve and mix everything together gently.

5-Enjoy the salad fresh for the best taste and texture, as it helps maintain the crispness of the ingredients.

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Notes

๐Ÿฅ• Using organic carrots can add extra natural sweetness to the salad.
โšก A food processor with a grater attachment can speed up preparation.
๐Ÿ‹ Lemon juice in the dressing helps prevent the apples from browning and keeps the salad fresh.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup