Description
A refreshing and delightful salad combining tart apples, sweet cranberries, and crunchy carrots, perfect for autumn.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium tart apples, cored and chopped
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- 1/4 cup creamy Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Pinch of salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Place the chopped apples, grated carrots, dried cranberries, and pecans (if using) into a large bowl.
- In a smaller bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, maple syrup, lime juice, nutmeg, salt, and pepper, whisking until creamy and well blended.
- Drizzle the yogurt dressing over the apple and carrot mixture, then gently fold everything together until evenly coated.
- Allow the salad to sit for about 30 minutes in the refrigerator to enhance the flavors.
- Serve chilled as a delightful accompaniment or a light meal option.
Notes
- For an extra layer of flavor, try adding a handful of raisins or swapping the pecans for slivered almonds.
- To make this salad more filling, mix in some cooked lentils or shredded rotisserie chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg