Description
Homemade carrot apple delight combines sweet orchard apples with earthy carrots for a comforting dessert. Rich spices and creamy texture invite you to savor each wholesome bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups matchstick carrots
- 1 red delicious apple
- 1 granny smith apple
- ½ cup vanilla yogurt
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 cup canned mandarin segments, drained
- ⅓ cup dried sweetened cranberries
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) lemon juice
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) sugar
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
Instructions
- Preparation: Julienne red delicious and granny smith apples into thin, uniform matchsticks. Drizzle with lemon juice to prevent browning, letting them rest briefly in the citrus bath.
- Mixing Base: Combine julienned carrots, diced yellow onion, and dried sweetened cranberries in a spacious mixing bowl, creating a vibrant foundation for the salad.
- Creamy Fusion: Fold lemon-treated apple pieces into the carrot mixture. Introduce vanilla yogurt and mayonnaise, blending ingredients to form a creamy, cohesive texture.
- Seasoning: Sprinkle granulated sugar, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper across the salad. Gently fold seasonings to ensure uniform flavor distribution.
- Final Assembly: Delicately incorporate mandarin orange segments, using a gentle folding technique to maintain their structural integrity.
- Chilling: Seal the bowl and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, allowing flavors to meld and intensify. Before serving, give a final gentle stir to redistribute the dressing and ingredients.
- Serving: Present chilled as a refreshing side dish or light lunch option, showcasing the vibrant colors and complementary textures.
Notes
- Prevent Apple Browning: Lemon juice stops apples from turning brown, keeping the salad fresh and visually appealing.
- Maximize Flavor Melding: Chilling for 3+ hours allows ingredients to blend, intensifying taste and creating a more cohesive dish.
- Achieve Uniform Texture: Julienne apples and carrots into consistent matchstick sizes for even texture and professional presentation.
- Handle Delicate Ingredients: Fold mandarin segments gently to maintain their shape and prevent breaking during mixing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg