Refreshing Apple Cranberry Carrot Salad

Refreshing Apple Cranberry Carrot Salad

Author: Arwa Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 180 minutes
Yield: 4 servings Category: LUNCH Cuisine: American Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 red apple, cut into matchstick pieces
  • 1 green apple, cut into matchstick pieces
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 cups matchstick carrots
  • 1/4 cup yellow onion, finely diced
  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries, sweetened
  • 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup canned mandarin segments, drained
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Instructions

  1. Prepare the Apples: Slice both the red and green apples into matchstick pieces. Place them in a bowl, pour the lemon juice over the apple pieces, and toss well to coat. Let the apples sit for about 5 minutes.
  2. Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the matchstick carrots, diced onion, and dried cranberries. Mix well.
  3. Add the Apples: Add the prepared apples to the mixing bowl with the other ingredients and toss gently.
  4. Make the Dressing: Add the vanilla yogurt, mayonnaise, sugar, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Stir until well combined.
  5. Finish with Mandarins: Gently fold in the drained mandarin segments.
  6. Chill: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 180 minutes before serving.

Notes

  1. This salad tastes even better after chilling for a few hours. Keep extra mandarins separate to add just before serving for a fresh burst of flavor.