Description
A crisp and refreshing carrot apple salad made with grated carrots, sweet apples, raisins, and walnuts tossed in a creamy yogurt dressing with honey, lemon, and cinnamon. This quick no-cook salad is naturally sweet, colorful, and perfect as a light side dish.
Ingredients
4 cups grated carrots
2 medium crisp apples, grated or julienned
1/3 cup raisins
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Peel and grate the carrots, then place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Core the apples and grate or julienne them, keeping the skin on if desired for extra color and texture. Add them to the bowl with the carrots.
- Add the raisins and chopped walnuts to the carrot and apple mixture.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, honey, lemon juice, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss well until everything is evenly coated.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 20 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
- Stir gently before serving and enjoy chilled.
Notes
Pecans or almonds can be used instead of walnuts for a different flavor and crunch.
For a fruitier variation, add chopped pineapple or dried cranberries.
To make the salad dairy-free, replace Greek yogurt with plant-based yogurt or a light olive oil and lemon dressing.
A small handful of shredded coconut adds a mild tropical flavor.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and stir before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
