Description
A crunchy, sweet, and tangy salad that’s easy to make, perfect for potlucks and picnics.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
Instructions
- 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.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the matchstick carrots, diced onion, and dried cranberries. Mix well.
- Add the Apples: Add the prepared apples to the mixing bowl with the other ingredients and toss gently.
- Make the Dressing: Add the vanilla yogurt, mayonnaise, sugar, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Stir until well combined.
- Finish with Mandarins: Gently fold in the drained mandarin segments.
- Chill: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 180 minutes before serving.
Notes
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.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: salad, apple, carrot, cranberries, healthy side, refreshing