Carrot Apple Mandarin Salad (Printable Version)
Crisp apples and carrots with sweet mandarins in a creamy yogurt dressing - a refreshing side that balances sweet and tangy flavors.
# Ingredients:
→ Fruits
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1 red delicious apple
02 -
1 granny smith apple
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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1 cup canned mandarin segments, drained
→ Vegetables
05 -
2 cups matchstick carrots
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1/4 cup yellow onion, finely diced
→ Dry Ingredients
07 -
1/3 cup dried sweetened cranberries
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1 tablespoon sugar
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
→ Dressing
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1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
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1/4 cup mayonnaise
→ Garnish
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Fresh parsley
# Steps:
01 -
Cut both apples into matchsticks and toss with lemon juice in a bowl. Let soak for 5 minutes to prevent browning.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine matchstick carrots, diced onion, and dried cranberries.
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Add the soaked apples to the bowl with other ingredients.
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In a separate bowl, mix together vanilla yogurt, mayonnaise, sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
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Pour dressing over the salad ingredients and stir until everything is evenly coated.
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Gently fold in the mandarin segments to avoid breaking them.
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Cover and refrigerate for at least three hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.
# Notes:
01 -
This refreshing salad can be prepared a day ahead for enhanced flavor development.
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For best texture, add the mandarin segments just before serving if making far in advance.