Description
A colorful and nutritious salad combining apples, cranberries, and carrots, perfect for any gathering or meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded carrots
- 1 large apple, diced
- 1 cup fresh cranberries (or dried cranberries)
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 1/4 cup raisins (optional)
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by shredding the carrots and dicing the apple. Rinse fresh cranberries if using.
- Combine the shredded carrots, diced apple, cranberries, walnuts, and raisins in a large mixing bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey (or maple syrup), lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes before serving for the best flavor.
Notes
Store the salad in an airtight container for up to 3 days; add dressing just before serving for best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg