Description
This Carrot Apple Salad combines crisp apples, carrots, and sweet mandarins with a creamy yogurt dressing for a light and colorful side dish perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
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1 red apple, thinly sliced into matchsticks
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1 green apple, thinly sliced into matchsticks
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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2 cups matchstick carrots
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¼ cup yellow onion, finely diced
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⅓ cup dried sweetened cranberries
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½ cup vanilla yogurt
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¼ cup mayonnaise
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1 tablespoon sugar
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¼ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon black pepper
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1 cup canned mandarin orange segments, drained
Instructions
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Slice both apples into thin matchsticks and place them in a medium bowl.
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Add lemon juice to the apples and toss gently to coat, helping to prevent browning. Let sit for 5 minutes.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the carrots, diced onion, and cranberries.
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Add the lemon-coated apples to the mixing bowl.
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Stir in the vanilla yogurt and mayonnaise until everything is evenly coated.
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Sprinkle in the sugar, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
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Gently fold in the mandarin orange segments.
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Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 3 hours to allow the flavors to blend.
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Serve chilled and enjoy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cooling: 3 hours
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 121 per serving