Carrot Apple Walnut Salad
I swear, I am continuously finding myself with a whole bunch of carrots leftover from some recipe and then I need to think of something awesome to do with them! It's highkey really fun! This Carrot Apple Walnut Salad was bursting with flavor and freshness! There was so much going on in this! It was tangy, it was crunchy, it was zesty! Those toasted walnuts, the crunchy apple, that little punch from the cilantro and green onion, that dressing?! It was unreal! This could be a side dish, an appetizer, a snack - it can be anything you want it to be! I made this and my family demolished it by itself - like, instantly! This dish would be perfect for the Super Bowl coming up or an Easter party! It would definitely have some jaws dropping!
Equipment
Ingredients
For the honey citrus dressing:
- Juice and Zest from One Orange
- Juice from Half a Lime
- 3 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 1 tsp Dijon
- ½ tsp Salt
- ¼ tsp Black Pepper
- ¼ tsp Nutmeg
- ¼ tsp Crushed Red Pepper
For the carrot apple walnut salad:
- 7 Medium Carrots peeled and shredded
- 3 Garlic Cloves minced
- 1 Honeycrisp Apple diced
- 1 Green Onion green part only, thinly sliced and divided
- ½ cup Dried Cranberries divided
- ½ cup Walnuts roughly chopped, divided
- ¼ cup Red Onion minced
- ¼ cup Cilantro minced, divided
Instructions
To make the honey citrus dressing:
- Add all dressing ingredients to a mixing bowl and whisk to combine.
- Once emulsified, cover and refrigerate until ready to use. That's it! So easy!
To toast the walnuts:
- In a small skillet over medium heat, toast the walnuts for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally so they don't burn.
- Once they smell toasty and appear slightly darker in color, remove from heat and set aside to cool until ready to use.
To make the carrot apple walnut salad:
- Add all of the ingredients for the salad besides half of the walnuts, green onion, cranberry, and cilantro to a large bowl.
- Drizzle the honey citrus dressing all over the salad, using a wooden spoon or tongs to toss and coat.
- Top with reserved toasted walnuts, cranberry, and remaining herbs!
- Serve immediately. If desired, you can chill it for 10-15 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1.4cupsCalories: 278kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 285mgPotassium: 480mgFiber: 7gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 14000IUVitamin C: 38mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg
Please be aware that nutritional values are approximate and intended as a helpful guide
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