I admit I’m guilty of not posting healthy recipes very often. Not because I don’t want to be healthy, but it seems like all the yummy looking recipes aren’t the healthiest.
Everything in moderation.
Well, this easy to make carrot apple and walnut salad is not only super easy to make, but it’s also healthy and full of vitamins!
Carrot Apple and Walnut Salad
Such a Healthy Apple Carrot and Walnut Salad!
Total Time10 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 173kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lbs Carrot Shredded
- 2 Apples Julienned
- 1 Cup Walnuts Chopped
- 1/2 Cup Raisins
- 3 Tbsp Lemon Juice
- 3 Tbsp Sunflower Oil
- 1/2 Tsp Salt
- 1/8 Tsp Ground Black Pepper
how to make this recipe
- Toast the walnuts on dry skillet until golden. Remove from heat to cool. Be careful not to burn them!
- Soak the raisins in 1 cup of boiling hot water for about 1 minute to soften them up. Drain well and set aside.
- Place Shredded carrots into a large mixing bowl.
- Cut apples into matchsticks and toss them with 1 Tablespoon of lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Add soaked raisins and toasted walnuts to the mixing bowl.
- In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 3 tablespoons of sunflower oil, 1/2 teaspoons of salt and 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper. Pour the dressing over salad and toss until everything is coated with the dressing.
Nutrition
Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 151.9% | Vitamin C: 8% | Calcium: 3.1% | Iron: 3.9%
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