Description
A refreshing and crunchy Carrot Apple Salad combining shredded carrots and apples with sweet currants, dressed in a tangy mayonnaise-based dressing. This quick and easy salad is perfect as a light side dish or a healthy snack, ready in just 10 minutes.
Ingredients
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 Carrots and Apples: Using a box grater, shred the peeled carrots and apples into thin strands for optimal texture and flavor integration.
- Drain Apple Juice: Place the grated apples into a fine mesh strainer or wrap them in paper towels and press gently to remove excess juice to prevent the salad from becoming soggy.
- Combine Main Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the shredded carrots, drained apples, currants or raisins, and chopped fresh parsley, mixing lightly to distribute evenly.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, white vinegar, lemon juice, salt, sugar, and freshly ground black pepper until smooth and fully blended.
- Add Dressing to Salad: Pour the prepared dressing over the carrot and apple mixture ensuring the ingredients are well coated.
- Mix Salad Gently: Toss the salad gently to combine all ingredients without bruising the delicate shredded apples and carrots.
- Serve or Chill: The salad can be served immediately for a fresh, crisp taste or refrigerated until ready to serve for enhanced flavor melding.
Notes
- Drain apples thoroughly to avoid a watery salad.
- Use fresh parsley for the best flavor and color contrast.
- Mayonnaise can be substituted with a yogurt-based dressing for a lighter option.
- Can be chilled up to 2 hours before serving to marinate flavors.
- Currants or raisins add a nice sweetness contrasting the tart apples.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
