Shredded Apple Carrot Salad

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This shredded carrot and apple salad is a delightful addition to your summer lunch.

Submitted by Alli Shircliff
Updated on October 30, 2023
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds

  • 2 cups shredded carrots

  • 1 Granny Smith apple, cored and shredded

  • ½ cup chopped fresh parsley

  • ¼ cup lemon juice

  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon white sugar

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 2 tablespoons safflower oil

Directions

  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat; pour sesame seeds into the hot skillet. Cook, stirring often, until sesame seeds are lightly browned and fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

  2. Mix carrots, apple, toasted sesame seeds, and parsley together in a bowl.

  3. Whisk lemon juice, vinegar, sugar, garlic, salt, and pepper together in a separate bowl; slowly drizzle safflower oil into lemon juice mixture while continuing to whisk. Pour dressing over carrot mixture; toss to coat.

Recipe Tip

Substitute honey or maple syrup for the sugar if desired.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

97 Calories
6g Fat
11g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 97
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 3%
Sodium 417mg 18%
Total Carbohydrate 11g 4%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 1g 2%
Vitamin C 15mg 16%
Calcium 52mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 205mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.