Description
A vibrant salad that combines crisp apples, sweet dried cranberries, and fresh carrots for a refreshing side dish perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium apples, cored and julienned or grated
- 2 large fresh carrots, peeled and shredded
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional: 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or mint for garnish
Instructions
- Wash and prepare the apples and carrots. Julienne or grate the apples and shred the carrots.
- Combine the apples, carrots, and dried cranberries in a large bowl.
- Whisk together lemon juice (or vinegar), honey (or maple syrup), olive oil, and salt in a separate small bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat all the ingredients evenly.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if using.
- Chill the salad for 15–20 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Notes
Dress the salad just before serving to keep apples crisp, or dress and chill for a melded flavor; both options are valid based on preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: Fresh, Modern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg