Refreshing Apple Cranberry Carrot Salad
Enjoy a vibrant blend of flavors with this Refreshing Apple Cranberry Carrot Salad—perfect for meal prep. Try it today!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh apples, diced (about 2 medium Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 cup dried cranberries (unsweetened or lightly sweetened)
- 1 cup shredded carrots (or 2 medium carrots, shredded)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash apples and carrots thoroughly. Core and dice apples into bite-sized pieces. Peel and shred the carrots if using whole ones.
- In a large bowl, combine diced apples, shredded carrots, dried cranberries, and chopped walnuts. Toss gently to mix.
- Whisk together lemon juice with salt and pepper in a small bowl; add honey if desired for sweetness.
- Pour dressing over the salad mixture and toss until evenly coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg