Tangy Carrot Apple Salad with Cider Vinaigrette
Bursting with vibrant colors and flavors, this Tangy Carrot Apple Salad with Cider Vinaigrette is a refreshing way to elevate your mealtime spread. Crisp carrots and tart apples are paired with toasted slivered almonds, sweet dried cranberries, and fresh parsley for a balance of textures and tastes that’s as wholesome as it is delicious. The zesty cider vinaigrette, made with apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and olive oil, ties it all together with a tangy-sweet finish. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this versatile salad is perfect as a light side dish or a healthy snack. It’s a delightful addition to your recipe rotation, packed with fresh ingredients and bursting with flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium Carrots
- 2 medium Apples (preferably crisp and slightly tart, such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 1 cup Slivered almonds
- 1 cup Dried cranberries
- 3 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
Peel and grate the carrots using a box grater or a food processor with a shredding attachment. Transfer the grated carrots to a large mixing bowl.
Core and julienne the apples (no need to peel unless desired). Add the julienned apples to the bowl with the carrots.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and add it to the carrot and apple mixture.
Toast the slivered almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are golden and fragrant. Allow them to cool slightly, then add them to the bowl.
Add the dried cranberries to the salad mixture.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and ground black pepper until emulsified. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Drizzle the cider vinaigrette over the salad mixture and toss everything gently but thoroughly to combine.
Let the salad sit for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, then give it one final toss before serving.
Serve the Tangy Carrot Apple Salad as a light starter, a side dish, or even a refreshing snack. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
453 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.1 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.2 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 330 mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.5 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.1 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.0 g | ||
| Protein | 8.1 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 105 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 584 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
