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    Home » Recipes » Salads

    Carrot Apple and Walnut Salad

    Published on December 3, 2017 - Updated on January 13, 2023 by Chef Rodney - 1 Comment - This post may contain affiliate links.

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    carrot apple walnut salad
    Such a Healthy Carrot Apple and Walnut Salad! A crunchy salad with a nice vinaigrette composed of lemon juice and sunflower oil.
     
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    This Carrot Apple and Walnut Salad is not only super easy to make, but it’s also healthy and full of vitamins!

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    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.

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    💭 Recipe Tip

    Don't you hate it when raisins get stuck together in a big clump? To unstick the raisins, wet your hands with a little water then work the raisins apart.

    🥜 Nut Allergies

    This recipe may contain peanuts or other nuts and seeds as one of its ingredients. Please take the appropriate precautions.

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    If you or anyone consuming this recipe has a nut allergy, please take the appropriate precautions. While the walnuts play an important role in the flavor profile of this salad, you may want to avoid this recipe.

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    💭 Ingredient Substitution

    You can replace the raisins with some dried cranberries to add a little tartness to this healthy salad. I like to use Honeycrisp apples when making this salad but you can use whatever kind of apples you have on hand.

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    For more great recipes with Carrots, I suggest you check these recipes out:

    • Gluten Free Vegetable Quinoa
    • Gochujang Glazed Carrots
    • Slow Cooker Chunky Vegetarian Chili
    • Green Split Pea Soup with Ham

    📋 What Ingredients do I need

    You will need the following ingredients to make this Carrot Apple and Walnut Salad recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Carrots, Apples, Walnuts, Raisins, Lemon Juice, Sunflower Oil, Salt and Ground Black Pepper.

    🥣 How to make Carrot Apple and Walnut Salad

    Toast the walnuts in a 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 the shredded carrots into a large mixing bowl.
    Cut the apples into matchsticks and toss them with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to prevent browning. Add the apples to the carrots.
    Add the soaked raisins and toasted walnuts to the mixing bowl.
    In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 3 tablespoons of sunflower oil, ½ teaspoons of salt and ⅛ teaspoon of black pepper.
    Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is coated with the dressing.

    carrot apple walnut salad

    Carrot Apple and Walnut Salad

    Such a Healthy Carrot Apple and Walnut Salad! A crunchy salad with a nice vinaigrette composed of lemon juice and sunflower oil.
    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course Salads, Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10
    Calories 173 kcal

    Equipment

    • Bowl for Mixing
    • Skillet

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 lbs Carrots, shredded
    • 2 Apples, julienned
    • 1 Cup Walnuts, chopped
    • ½ Cup Raisins
    • 3 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice, divided
    • 3 tablespoon Sunflower Oil
    • ½ teaspoon Salt
    • ⅛ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
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    Instructions
     

    • 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 the shredded carrots into a large mixing bowl.
    • Cut the apples into matchsticks and toss them with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to prevent browning. Add the apples to the carrots.
    • Add the soaked raisins and toasted walnuts to the mixing bowl.
    • In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 3 tablespoons of sunflower oil, ½ teaspoons of salt and ⅛ teaspoon of black pepper.
    • Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is coated with the dressing.

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    Notes

    → If you or anyone consuming this recipe has a nut allergy, please take the appropriate precautions.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 173kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 7595IUVitamin C: 6.6mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 0.7mg

    Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.

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    1 Comment

    1. Sharon

      September 20, 2022 at 1:56 pm

      I just love this recipe. Have made it several times and it is always a big hit, and even the kids like it, so that is a big bonus.

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