Carrot Apple Salad: The Best Refreshing Side for Every Meal
A vibrant and refreshing salad that combines the sweetness of apples with the crunchiness of carrots, perfect as a side dish for any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Raw
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large carrots, grated
- 1 large apple, diced
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the grated carrots and diced apple.
- Add in the raisins and walnuts.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, honey, and olive oil.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Season with salt to taste and stir again.
- Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes for the flavors to meld.
Notes
- This salad can be made a few hours in advance; just add the dressing right before serving to keep the apples from browning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg