Description
This Carrot Apple Salad is a refreshing dish combining sweet apples, crunchy carrots, and a light dressing, offering a perfect balance of flavors. It’s easy to make and versatile, ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
2 medium carrots, peeled and grated
1 large apple, cored and grated
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey (or to taste)
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel and grate the carrots and apple into fine shreds. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the grated carrots and apples. Toss the mixture until everything is well coated.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding more honey, salt, or pepper as needed.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for about 15 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Notes
- This salad is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1-2 days.
- To maintain the crispness of the ingredients, wait to add the dressing until just before serving.
- If you like, add nuts, seeds, dried fruits, or herbs for added flavor and texture.
- If you’re making it ahead of time, don’t add the dressing until ready to serve to keep the veggies fresh.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
