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A vibrant bowl of shredded carrots, diced apples, and dried cranberries in a creamy dressing
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The Best Apple Cranberry Carrot Salad

Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 165kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 cups shredded carrots (approximately 1 lb)
  • 2 large Honeycrisp or Granny Smith apples, cored and diced
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, toasted
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon hone y
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

Instructions

  • In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, honey, cinnamon, and salt until the dressing is completely emulsified.
  • In a separate large bowl, combine the shredded carrots, diced apples, and dried cranberries.
  • Drizzle the dressing over the carrot mixture and use tongs to toss until all ingredients are thoroughly and evenly coated.
  • Incorporate the toasted walnuts or pecans, folding gently to distribute them throughout the salad.
  • Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the apples to absorb the acidic lemon juice.
  • Give the salad a final toss before serving chilled to ensure the dressing is well-distributed.