Description
A refreshing salad that blends the sweetness of apples with the crunchiness of carrots, packed with nutrients.
Ingredients
- 1 red delicious apple
- 1 granny smith apple
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cups matchstick carrots
- 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
- Cut both apples matchstick style and place the pieces in a bowl.
- Pour the lemon juice over the apple pieces in the bowl and toss well to coat all of the apples.
- Set the bowl aside to let the apples soak up the lemon juice for 5 minutes.
- Pour the matchstick carrots into a large mixing bowl.
- Add the diced onion and sweetened dried cranberries to the bowl.
- Once the apples have soaked, add them to the mixing bowl.
- Add the vanilla yogurt and mayo to the bowl.
- Add the sugar, salt, and pepper to the bowl.
- Stir all of the ingredients together until thoroughly combined.
- Add the mandarins to the bowl and gently stir them into the salad.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least three hours before serving.
Notes
Use fresh, crisp apples for best results. Consider adding nuts or seeds for added crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American