Best Carrot Green Apple And Mint Salad Recipes

CARROT AND GREEN APPLE SALAD

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This is a yummy variation of the "good ole" carrot salad. The recipe came from a video featured on the Food Network.

Provided by Lorraine of AZ

Categories Apple

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 cup thick plain yogurt (use drained regular yogurt or Greek yogurt)
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon honey
salt and pepper
1 lb carrot, peeled and grated
1 large granny smith apple, grated but not peeled
1 tablespoon chopped mint leaf (to garnish)

Steps:

To make the dressing, combine the thick yogurt with the mayonnaise, cider vinegar, lemon juice, and honey. Whisk well to combine. Salt and pepper should be added to taste; whisk again.
Grate the carrots and unpeeled apple.
Combine the grated carrots and apple with the dressing, tossing to mix well. Chill well.
Top servings with a little of the chopped mint.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.5, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 9.9, Sodium 159.9, Carbohydrate 24.7, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 15.5, Protein 3.4

CARROT APPLE SALAD

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Deciding to start eating healthy, I took a classic carrot and raisin salad recipe and lightened it up, then added apples for extra flavor. I took this dish to a weight-loss group meeting and they loved it! -Kim Jones, Collinsville, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple
2 medium tart apples, diced
3 cups shredded carrots
3 tablespoons raisins
3 tablespoons sweetened shredded coconut
1/3 cup fat-free reduced-sugar vanilla yogurt
1/3 cup fat-free plain yogurt
3 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

Drain pineapple, reserving juice in a bowl. Add apples to the juice; toss to coat. Let stand for 5 minutes; drain. , In a large bowl, combine the pineapple, carrots, raisins, coconut and apples. , In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Pour over carrot mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 3-4 hours or until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 101mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges