Description
A refreshing and easy-to-make Carrot Apple Salad featuring shredded carrots and apples tossed with currants, fresh parsley, and a creamy tangy dressing. Perfect as a bright, flavorful side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad
- 3 cups peeled carrots - shredded
- 3 cups peeled apples (about 3) - shredded and drained
- 1/2 cup currants or raisins
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
Dressing
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
Instructions
- Shred vegetables and fruit: Using a box grater, shred the peeled carrots and peeled apples carefully into a large bowl.
- Drain apples: Place the shredded apples in a fine mesh strainer or wrap in paper towels and gently press to drain off excess juice to prevent sogginess in the salad.
- Combine main ingredients: Add the shredded carrots, drained apples, currants or raisins, and fresh chopped parsley to a large mixing bowl.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, white vinegar, lemon juice, salt, sugar, and fresh ground pepper until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Toss salad with dressing: Pour the dressing over the carrot and apple mixture and mix gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Serve: The salad can be served immediately for a fresh crunch or chilled in the refrigerator until ready to serve to enhance the flavors.
Notes
- Use fresh, firm apples for the best texture and flavor.
- Draining the shredded apples helps keep the salad from becoming watery.
- You can substitute raisins if currants are not available.
- Adjust the sugar to taste depending on the sweetness of your apples.
- This salad is great as a side dish for fall meals or family gatherings.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and consume within 1-2 days for optimal freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
