Description
A refreshing and crunchy salad made with tart apples and carrots, topped with a creamy citrus dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium apples (preferably tart, like Granny Smith), julienned
- 2 large carrots, peeled and julienned
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds or chopped walnuts (optional, for added crunch)
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh orange juice
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the julienned apples, carrots, red onion, and chopped cilantro (or parsley). Toss to mix.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, olive oil, orange juice, lemon juice, honey (or maple syrup), Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the creamy citrus dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is well-coated. Top with sunflower seeds or chopped walnuts for added crunch, if desired.
- Serve the salad immediately for the best crunch, or refrigerate the dressing separately and toss just before serving.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute Greek yogurt with a dairy-free alternative.
- Feel free to add other ingredients like bell peppers or dried fruits for extra flavor.
- Keep the salad fresh by storing the dressing separately until serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg