Description
A refreshing and colorful Apple Cranberry Carrot Salad combining crisp apples, sweet dried cranberries, and crunchy carrots with a creamy honey-lemon Greek yogurt dressing. This easy no-cook salad is perfect for a healthy snack or side dish and can be enjoyed immediately or chilled for enhanced flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad
- 2 large apples, cored and thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 cups shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Dressing
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the thinly sliced apples, shredded carrots, dried cranberries, and chopped nuts if using. This creates the base of your salad with fresh and crunchy components.
- Prepare Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the plain Greek yogurt, honey or maple syrup, lemon juice, cinnamon if desired, and a pinch of salt. Whisk until the dressing is smooth and well combined to bring balanced sweetness and tang.
- Toss Salad with Dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the combined apple, carrot, and cranberry mixture. Toss gently but thoroughly to evenly coat all the salad ingredients, ensuring every bite is flavorful.
- Serve or Chill: Serve the salad immediately for a crisp texture, or cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and deepen. Enjoy this healthy and delightful salad as a snack or side dish.
Notes
- Use your preferred nuts or omit them for a nut-free option.
- The cinnamon in the dressing is optional but adds a warm, spiced flavor that complements the apples and cranberries.
- This salad is best served fresh but can be refrigerated up to a day.
- For a vegan version, substitute Greek yogurt with a plant-based yogurt alternative and use maple syrup as the sweetener.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
