Crunchy Apple & Carrot Salad with Creamy Citrus Dressing
A refreshing and vibrant salad with sweet apples, crunchy carrots, and dried cranberries, all tossed in a creamy citrus dressing. Perfect for adding a bright, flavorful side to any meal!
Ingredients:
- 1 red apple, cut into matchstick pieces
- 1 green apple, cut into matchstick pieces
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cups matchstick carrots
- 1/4 cup yellow onion, finely diced
- 1/3 cup sweetened dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup canned mandarin orange segments, drained
Instructions
Prepare the Apples:
Slice both the red and green apples into matchstick pieces. Place the apple pieces in a bowl, drizzle with lemon juice, and toss to coat evenly. Let the apples sit for about 5 minutes to absorb the lemon juice, which will help prevent browning.
Combine Main Ingredients:
In a large mixing bowl, add the matchstick carrots, diced onion, and dried cranberries.
Add the Apples:
After the apples have absorbed the lemon juice, add them to the bowl with the carrots, onion, and cranberries.
Make the Dressing:
Add the vanilla yogurt, mayonnaise, sugar, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Stir all the ingredients together until everything is well coated in the creamy dressing.
Add Mandarin Oranges:
Gently fold in the drained mandarin segments, being careful not to break them up too much.
Chill:
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.