Refreshing Apple Cranberry Carrot Salad
If you’re in search of a refreshing and nutritious dish to elevate your meals, look no further than the Refreshing Apple Cranberry Carrot Salad. This vibrant salad combines crisp apples, sweet dried cranberries, and crunchy shredded carrots for a delightful balance of flavors and textures. Perfect as a side dish or a light meal on its own, it takes just 15 minutes to prepare. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or enjoying a quiet dinner at home, this salad is sure to impress everyone at the table. Brighten up your lunch or dinner with this easy-to-make salad that not only tastes great but also packs a nutritional punch!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh apples, diced
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and core the apples, then dice them into bite-sized pieces. Peel and shred the carrots.
- In a large bowl, combine diced apples, shredded carrots, dried cranberries, and chopped walnuts. Gently toss to mix.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice with salt and pepper (add honey if desired).
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss until coated evenly.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes before serving for enhanced flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg