Refreshing Apple Cranberry Carrot Salad
Refreshing Apple Cranberry Carrot Salad is a crisp, colorful, and tangy side dish made with fresh apples, cranberries, carrots, and a light honey-orange dressing. Perfect for a quick snack, holiday spread, or healthy meal prep, it’s naturally sweet, wholesome, and ready in under an hour.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes (including chill time)
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook, Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 apples, diced
- 1 cup cranberries (fresh or dried)
- 2 carrots, grated
- 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)
- 1/4 cup raisins (optional)
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine apples, cranberries, carrots, walnuts, and raisins.
- In a small bowl, whisk together orange juice, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over salad ingredients and toss gently to coat.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to chill.
- Serve cold for a refreshing bite.
Notes
- Substitute pears for apples or add celery for extra crunch.
- Replace walnuts with pecans or sunflower seeds.
- Add apple cider vinegar for more tang.
- For indulgence, sprinkle with crumbled feta before serving.
- Soak dried cranberries in juice or water for 5–10 minutes to plump them up.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
