Refreshing Apple Cranberry Carrot Salad
Refreshing Apple Cranberry Carrot Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish that perfectly balances sweet and crunchy flavors. This delightful salad features crisp apples, plump cranberries, and colorful carrots, all wrapped in a creamy tangy dressing. Ideal for any occasion—from holiday dinners to light summer lunches—this salad is not only easy to prepare but also a feast for the eyes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves about 6 people 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 red apple, cut into matchstick pieces
- 1 green apple, cut into matchstick pieces
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cups matchstick carrots
- ¼ cup yellow onion, finely diced
- ⅓ cup dried cranberries, sweetened
- ½ cup vanilla yogurt
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup canned mandarin segments, drained
Instructions
- Slice both apples into matchstick pieces and toss with lemon juice in a bowl.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine matchstick carrots, diced onion, and dried cranberries.
- Add the lemon-soaked apples to the mixing bowl.
- In a separate bowl, mix vanilla yogurt, mayonnaise, sugar, salt, and black pepper; then stir this dressing into the salad until well combined.
- Gently fold in the mandarin segments.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg