This refreshing apple cranberry carrot salad is a delightful medley of sweet apples, tangy cranberries, crunchy carrots, and creamy dressing. It’s light, nutritious, and packed with flavor—a perfect addition to picnics, potlucks, or everyday meals. Customize it with your favorite ingredients for endless variety!

Ingredients

For the Salad

• 2 medium apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji), diced
• 1 cup fresh or dried cranberries
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and shredded
• ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional, toasted for extra crunch)
• ¼ cup dried raisins or golden raisins (optional)

For the Dressing

• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (or sour cream for richer flavor)
• 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• A pinch of salt

Optional Additions

• 1 cup mixed greens or spinach (for added freshness)
• Crumbled feta cheese or goat cheese (for a savory twist)
• Sliced green onions (for color and zing)

Instructions:

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