Crunchy Apple Carrot Salad with Citrus Dressing
Matchstick apples and carrots tossed with dried cranberries and mandarin segments in a creamy yogurt dressing.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Small mixing bowl
- Mandoline or sharp knife
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 red apple cut into matchsticks
- 1 green apple cut into matchsticks
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 cup matchstick carrots
- ¼ cup yellow onion finely diced
- ⅓ cup sweetened dried cranberries
- ½ cup vanilla yogurt
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp sugar
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup canned mandarin segments drained
Instructions
Cooking
- Soak. Toss the apple matchsticks with the lemon juice and rest them for 5 minutes.
- Combine. Add the carrots, onion, and cranberries to the apples in a large bowl.
- Whisk. Stir the yogurt, mayonnaise, sugar, salt, and pepper into a smooth dressing.
- Toss. Coat the salad with the dressing, then fold in the mandarin segments.
- Chill. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving.
Notes
Substitutions: Use dairy free yogurt and mayonnaise, or swap the canned mandarins for fresh orange segments.
Tips: Cut the fruit into even matchsticks and serve the salad cold.
Storage: Refrigerate covered for two to three days.