Description
A vibrant, nourishing salad combining crunchy carrots, sweet apples, tangy cranberries, and citrusy mandarins in a creamy vanilla yogurt-mayo dressing. Perfect for potlucks, snacks, or meal accompaniments.
Ingredients
2 medium carrots, peeled and grated
1 red apple, cored and thinly sliced
1 green apple, cored and thinly sliced
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup mandarin oranges (fresh or canned in juice)
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Instructions
Peel and grate carrots
Core and thinly slice both apples
In a large bowl, combine grated carrots, sliced apples, cranberries, and mandarin oranges
In a small bowl, whisk together yogurt, mayonnaise, vanilla extract, and salt
Pour dressing over salad mixture and toss gently to coat
Chill for 15–20 minutes before serving
Notes
Use a mandoline for even apple slices and carrots
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days
For a halal option, ensure mayonnaise is kosher-certified
Customize with walnuts or raisins for added texture
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg