Apple Carrot Slaw (Printable)
Crisp apples and crunchy carrots meet tangy yogurt dressing for a refreshing side.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables & Fruit
01 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and grated
02 - 2 medium apples, cored and julienned (preferably sweet-tart variety)
03 - 1/4 small red onion, finely sliced
04 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
→ Dressing
05 - 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
06 - 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
07 - 1 tablespoon honey
08 - 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
09 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
10 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Optional Add-ins
11 - 1/4 cup toasted walnuts or pecans, chopped
12 - 1/4 cup raisins or dried cranberries
# Directions:
01 - In a large bowl, combine the grated carrots, julienned apples, sliced red onion, and chopped parsley.
02 - In a separate small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, honey, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until creamy and smooth.
03 - Pour the dressing over the apple-carrot mixture. Toss gently to combine and coat all ingredients evenly.
04 - Fold in optional nuts and dried fruit if desired. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
05 - Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes for flavors to meld. Serve chilled.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It comes together in fifteen minutes flat but tastes like you put way more thought into it
- The yogurt dressing keeps everything light while still feeling satisfying and creamy
02 -
- The apples will start to oxidize slightly after cutting, but the acid in the dressing keeps them from turning too brown
- This slaw gets watery if it sits too long, so dress it no more than a few hours before serving
03 -
- A box grater works perfectly fine for the carrots, but a food processor makes the work go twice as fast
- Soak the sliced red onion in cold water for ten minutes if you find it too pungent