Description
Refreshing Apple Cranberry Carrot Salad is a vibrant, healthy dish that combines the sweetness of crisp apples, the tartness of dried cranberries, and the crunch of fresh carrots. This salad is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a light meal on its own. Bursting with flavor and color, it’s sure to impress your guests while providing a refreshing taste experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups chopped crisp apples (Fuji or Gala)
- 1 cup shredded fresh carrots
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (toasted)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Wash and chop the apples into bite-sized pieces, discarding seeds.
- Grate the carrots until you have about one cup.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped apples, grated carrots, dried cranberries, and toasted walnuts.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together olive oil and lemon juice. Drizzle over the salad mixture.
- Add fresh parsley and toss gently to combine all ingredients.
- Serve chilled in bowls or on plates, garnishing with additional nuts or cranberries if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg