Apple Cranberry Carrot Salad (Printable Version)
# What You’ll Need:
→ Fruits
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1 red apple, cut into matchstick pieces
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1 green apple, cut into matchstick pieces
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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1 cup canned mandarin segments, drained
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⅓ cup sweetened dried cranberries
→ Vegetables
06 -
2 cups matchstick carrots
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¼ cup yellow onion, finely diced
→ Dressing
08 -
½ cup vanilla yogurt
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¼ cup mayonnaise
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1 tablespoon sugar
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¼ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon black pepper
# Steps to Follow:
01 -
Slice both the red and green apples into matchstick pieces. Place them in a bowl, pour the lemon juice over the apple pieces, and toss well to coat. Let the apples sit for about 5 minutes to absorb the lemon juice, which prevents browning.
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In a large mixing bowl, add the matchstick carrots, diced onion, and dried cranberries.
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After the apples have soaked in lemon juice, add them to the mixing bowl with the other ingredients.
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Add the vanilla yogurt, mayonnaise, sugar, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Stir everything together until well combined and evenly coated.
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Gently fold in the drained mandarin segments to avoid breaking them up too much.
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Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving to let the flavors meld.
# Additional Notes:
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This salad can be prepared up to 24 hours in advance, making it perfect for meal prep.