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Carrot Apple Salad

Prep Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Course Appetizer, Latest, Salad, Vegetarian
Cuisine American
Keyword Carrot Apple Salad
Servings 8
A vibrant carrot apple salad with yogurt dressing, cranberries, and mandarins. Perfect for any season!

Ingredients

  • 1 red delicious apple cut into matchsticks
  • 1 Granny Smith apple cut into matchsticks
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice prevents browning
  • 2 cups matchstick carrots store-bought or julienned by hand
  • ¼ cup yellow onion finely diced
  • ⅓ cup dried sweetened cranberries
  • ½ cup vanilla yogurt
  • ¼ cup mayo
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup canned mandarin segments drained

Instructions

Step 1: Prep the Apples

  • Cut both apples into matchsticks and place in a bowl. Pour lemon juice over the apples and toss to coat evenly. Let sit for 5 minutes to prevent browning.

Step 2: Combine Base Ingredients

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the matchstick carrots, diced onion, and dried cranberries.

Step 3: Add Apples and Dressing

  • Add the soaked apple matchsticks to the large bowl. Then add vanilla yogurt, mayo, sugar, salt, and pepper. Mix everything thoroughly until the ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 4: Finish with Mandarins

  • Gently fold in the mandarin segments. Be careful not to break them apart too much.

Step 5: Chill and Serve

  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours to let the flavors meld. Stir before serving and enjoy cold.