Description
A refreshing and easy-to-make Carrot Apple Salad featuring shredded carrots and apples mixed with currants and a tangy mayonnaise dressing, perfect as a bright and healthy side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Fruits
- 3 cups peeled carrots - shredded
- 3 cups peeled apples (about 3) - shredded and drained
- 1/2 cup currants or raisins
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
Dressing
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
Instructions
- Shred carrots and apples: Using a box grater, shred the peeled carrots and peeled apples into fine pieces.
- Drain apples: Place the shredded apples in a fine mesh strainer or wrap in paper towels and press gently to remove excess juice.
- Combine main ingredients: In a large bowl, add the shredded carrots, drained apples, currants, and chopped fresh parsley.
- Prepare dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, white vinegar, lemon juice, salt, sugar, and freshly ground pepper until smooth and well blended.
- Dress the salad: Pour the dressing over the carrot and apple mixture.
- Mix gently: Toss the salad gently to coat all the ingredients evenly with the dressing.
- Serve: Serve the salad immediately or chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve for enhanced flavor.
Notes
- This salad shines with the natural sweetness and crisp texture of fresh carrots and apples.
- To reduce prep time, use pre-shredded carrots and apples if available.
- Chilling the salad before serving allows flavors to meld and makes it even more refreshing.
- If you prefer a lighter dressing, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a tangier taste and reduced fat.
- Currants can be swapped with raisins or dried cranberries as per preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
