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A close-up of a vibrant Crunchy Carrot Apple Salad Recipe, featuring shredded carrots, diced apples, walnuts, grapes, and fresh parsley.

Crunchy Carrot Apple Salad Recipe With Honey Lemon Dressing

This carrot apple salad combines shredded carrots, crisp apples, raisins, and crunchy walnuts in a bright honey lemon dressing. It is quick to prepare, naturally sweetened, and perfect for meal prep, picnics, or an easy healthy side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Refrigerate 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 185
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups shredded carrots
  • 2 medium Honeycrisp apples thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice for tossing apples
  • 1 cup red grapes halved
  • 1/3 cup raisins
  • 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • Bowl
  • serving bowl
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Add the sliced apples to a bowl and toss with 1 tablespoon lemon juice to keep them fresh and bright.
  2. In a large serving bowl combine shredded carrots, apples, grapes, raisins, walnuts, and parsley.
  3. In a small bowl whisk together Greek yogurt, honey, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well until evenly coated.
  5. Refrigerate for 15 minutes before serving for the best flavor and texture.

Notes

For extra crunch, add the walnuts just before serving. This salad stays fresh in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.