Apple Cranberry Carrot Salad
This Apple Cranberry Carrot Salad is a fast, easy, and delicious side dish that brings comforting autumn flavors to your kitchen. Perfect for weeknight meals or festive gatherings, it's a crowd-pleasing recipe that's ready in minutes.
Equipment
- Medium-sized bowl
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 2 cups fresh apples chopped, mix of sweet and tart like Fuji or Honeycrisp
- 1 cup carrots shredded or grated
- 1 cup dried cranberries unsweetened or lightly sweetened
- 0.5 cup walnuts chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper ground
Instructions
- Grab a medium-sized bowl. Add your chopped apples, shredded carrots, dried cranberries, and chopped walnuts. Give it a gentle stir.
- Drizzle the fresh lemon juice all over the ingredients in your bowl.
- Season with a pinch of salt and a grind of black pepper.
- Gently toss everything together to ensure all ingredients are lightly coated with lemon juice and seasoning. Do not overmix.
Notes
This salad is best enjoyed fresh but can be prepped ahead by storing components separately and tossing just before serving. It's delicious within 2-3 days, with flavors melding overnight.