Crisp and Zesty Apple Cranberry Carrot Salad
This crisp and zesty salad combines the sweetness of apples and cranberries with the crunch of carrots and walnuts, all coated in a creamy yogurt dressing.
Ingredients
- 2 medium apples such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, cored and diced
- 1 cup finely shredded carrots
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts optional for crunch
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish optional
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing bowl, combine the diced apples, finely shredded carrots, dried cranberries, and chopped walnuts (if using).
- Gently toss the mixture to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, honey, lemon juice, cinnamon, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Taste the dressing and adjust sweetness with more honey if desired.
- Drizzle the yogurt dressing over the apple and carrot mixture.
- Carefully toss everything together until well coated with the dressing.
- Allow the salad to rest for about 10 minutes at room temperature.
- Serve in individual bowls or on a platter.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
- Enjoy the crispness and refreshing flavors of this delightful salad!
Notes
Let the salad rest for 10 minutes to enhance the flavors.