Ingredients
4 medium carrots, coarsely grated
1 apple, diced
3/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup purple, yellow, or sweet onion, finely diced
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 tablespoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
1-First: in a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, lemon juice, sugar, salt, and pepper until well combined to form the dressing.
2-Then, coarsely grate the 4 medium carrots and place them in a large mixing bowl.
3-Next, dice the apple and finely dice the onion, adding them to the bowl along with the 3/4 cup dried cranberries.
4-Finally, add the dressing to the salad to taste and mix everything together just before serving for the best texture and flavor. This method keeps the salad crisp and prevents sogginess, as recommended in the tips.
Last Step:
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🌿 Using organic carrots can enhance the sweetness and overall flavor.
⚡ A food processor with a grater attachment can help reduce preparation time to under 10 minutes.
🍋 Toss the apple pieces with lemon juice before adding to prevent browning and keep the salad looking fresh.
🥗 Add the dressing just before serving to avoid sogginess.
🍦 Substitute mayonnaise with plain Greek yogurt and add chopped crystallized ginger for extra flavor.
🛡️ Store the salad in an airtight container to keep the ingredients fresh longer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg