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Vegetarian Salad Recipes Carrot Apple Crunch with Lemon Yogurt

I share this crisp carrot and apple bowl for fans of Vegetarian Salad Recipes. We turn to salad recipes vegetarian and Healthy Salad Recipes Vegetarian when time runs short. Bright crunch nods to fruit salad recipes and vegetable salad recipes. It is an apple salad recipe easy that still feels like an apple salad recipe healthy.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keywords: apple salad recipe easy, apple salad recipe healthy, carrot apple salad, fruit salad recipes, Healthy Salad Recipes Vegetarian, lemon yogurt dressing, quick vegetarian lunch, salad recipes vegetarian, vegetable salad recipes, Vegetarian Salad Recipes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Linda

Ingredients

For the Salad

  • 2 large carrots, grated
  • 2 firm apples, cored and match cut
  • 1 small celery stalk, thin sliced
  • 3 tablespoons raisins
  • 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or almonds
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • Pinch fine sea salt

For the Dressing

  • 3 tablespoons plain yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • Pinch ground cinnamon
  • Fresh ground black pepper

Instructions

For the Salad

  1. Place carrots, apples, celery, raisins, nuts, and parsley in a wide bowl.
  2. Sprinkle with a small pinch of salt and toss.

For the Dressing

  1. Whisk yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, honey, vinegar, and cinnamon until smooth.
  2. Season with pepper and taste for balance, add a drop of honey or a sip of lemon juice if needed.
  3. Pour over the salad and toss until coated.
  4. Let the bowl rest for five minutes so the flavors settle, then serve cold or cool.

Notes

For best color, toss the apple with a spoon of lemon juice before mixing. Swap yogurt for dairy free yogurt if needed. Add shredded cabbage or thin cucumber for extra crunch. This keeps well in a sealed box for two days in the fridge. Recipe by Linda for Cook Daily Recipe at https://www.cookdailyrecipes.com.