Carrot Apple Salad

Carrot Apple Salad is a delicious and colorful dish loaded with sliced red and green apples, carrots, dried cranberries, and mandarins, all tossed in a creamy vanilla yogurt and mayo dressing. This refreshing salad is perfect for holidays, potlucks, or as a light and fruity side dish.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Chill Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

• 1 red delicious apple
• 1 granny smith apple
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 cups matchstick carrots (pre-cut bags available at the grocery store)
• 1/4 cup yellow onion, finely diced
• 1/3 cup dried sweetened cranberries
• 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
• 1/4 cup mayo
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup canned mandarin segments, drained

Instructions

1. Prepare the apples:
   Cut both apples into matchstick pieces and place them in a bowl.
   Pour the lemon juice over the apples and toss to coat.
   Let sit for 5 minutes to prevent browning.
2. Make the salad base:
   In a large mixing bowl, combine matchstick carrots, diced onion, and cranberries.
   Add the lemon-coated apples.
3. Add the dressing:
   Stir in the vanilla yogurt and mayo.
   Sprinkle in the sugar, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
4. Add the fruit:
   Gently stir in the mandarin segments.
5. Chill and serve:
   Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving. Serve chilled.

Notes

• For added crunch, toss in chopped walnuts or sunflower seeds just before serving.
• Swap vanilla yogurt for plain Greek yogurt for a tangier flavor and added protein.
• This salad can be made a day in advance and stored in the fridge.
• If you prefer a less sweet dressing, reduce the sugar or use plain yogurt.
• Best enjoyed within 24 hours for optimal freshness and texture.

Carrot Apple Salad

• Author: baking
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 3 hours
• Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
• Yield: 8 servings 1x

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Description

Carrot Apple Salad is a delicious and colorful dish loaded with sliced red and green apples, carrots, dried cranberries, and mandarins, all tossed in a creamy vanilla yogurt and mayo dressing. This refreshing salad is perfect for holidays, potlucks, or as a light and fruity side dish.

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Ingredients

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• 1 red delicious apple

• 1 granny smith apple

• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

• 2 cups matchstick carrots (pre-cut bags available at the grocery store)

• 1/4 cup yellow onion, finely diced

• 1/3 cup dried sweetened cranberries

• 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt

• 1/4 cup mayo

• 1 tablespoon sugar

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

• 1 cup canned mandarin segments, drained

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Instructions

• Prepare the apples:
  Cut both apples into matchstick pieces and place them in a bowl.
  Pour the lemon juice over the apples and toss to coat.
  Let sit for 5 minutes to prevent browning.

• Make the salad base:
  In a large mixing bowl, combine matchstick carrots, diced onion, and cranberries.
  Add the lemon-coated apples.

• Add the dressing:
  Stir in the vanilla yogurt and mayo.
  Sprinkle in the sugar, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly.

• Add the fruit:
  Gently stir in the mandarin segments.

 

• Chill and serve:
  Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving. Serve chilled.

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Notes

• For added crunch, toss in chopped walnuts or sunflower seeds just before serving.

• Swap vanilla yogurt for plain Greek yogurt for a tangier flavor and added protein.

• This salad can be made a day in advance and stored in the fridge.

• If you prefer a less sweet dressing, reduce the sugar or use plain yogurt.

 

• Best enjoyed within 24 hours for optimal freshness and texture.