Description
A crisp and refreshing carrot apple salad tossed in a bright honey-citrus dressing. Packed with fresh crunch, natural sweetness, and vibrant flavor, this easy salad is perfect as a healthy side dish or light lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups carrots, peeled and coarsely grated
- 2 large crisp apples, cored and grated or cut into matchsticks
- 1/2 cup raisins or dried cranberries (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp raw honey or pure maple syrup
- Tiny pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds or chopped toasted walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Pour the fresh lemon juice into a large mixing bowl.
- As you grate or slice the apples, add them directly to the lemon juice and toss to coat.
- Coarsely grate the carrots and add them to the bowl with the apples.
- Add the raisins or dried cranberries if using.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, honey, and a pinch of salt until smooth and emulsified.
- Pour the dressing over the carrot and apple mixture.
- Gently toss everything together until evenly coated.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes.
- Just before serving, sprinkle with sunflower seeds or toasted walnuts for added crunch.
- Serve chilled and enjoy.
Notes
Coating the apples with lemon juice immediately helps prevent browning and keeps the salad looking fresh. Add the nuts or seeds just before serving to maintain their crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg