Description
A light and tasty dish that combines crunch and sweetness, perfect as a side or light meal. Enjoy fresh fruits and veggies in a simple salad.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples, diced
- Dried cranberries (unsweetened or lightly sweetened)
- 2 medium carrots, shredded
- Chopped walnuts
- Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash the apples and carrots thoroughly.
- Core and dice the apples into bite-sized pieces.
- Peel and shred the carrots if using whole ones.
- In a large bowl, combine diced apples, shredded carrots, dried cranberries, and chopped walnuts. Toss gently to mix.
- In a small bowl, whisk together fresh lemon juice with salt and pepper. Add honey for extra sweetness if desired.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss until evenly coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for about 10-15 minutes before serving for enhanced flavor.
Notes
Versatile salad that can accommodate various nuts and greens. Serve as a refreshing side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: salad, apple, cranberry, carrot, healthy, quick, refreshing