The Vegan Refreshing Apple Cranberry Carrot Salad is tasty. It has 170 calories per serving. Prepare your salad in 15 minutes. You may serve this Vegan Refreshing Apple Cranberry Carrot Salad at parties, festivals, or events. It contains carrots, apples, dried cranberries, walnuts, maple syrup, lemon juice, coconut yogurt, salt, and chia seeds. Also, we may pair your salad with rice & lentils, roasted vegetables, wraps, sandwiches, vegetable soup, or whole grain toast. You may keep your salad in your refrigerator for two days. Making your salad is not difficult, as the instructions given are easy.
STATS:
- Total time: 15 minutes
- Cuisine: American
- Serving size: 1 bowl
- Preparation time: 15 minutes
- Course: Salad
- Diet: Vegan
- Cooking time: Nil
- Calories: 170 kcal
- Servings: 4
EQUIPMENT:
- Spoon
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Grater
- Mixing bowl
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1½ cups chopped apples
- Half cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- One tbsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp coconut yogurt
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
INGREDIENT NOTES:
CARROTS:
- Carrots are the main component in your recipe. They give natural sweetness to your salad. Also, they include bright colors in your salad & make it look fresh. You may use grated zucchini as an alternative.
APPLES:
- Apples provide juicy sweetness and crispiness to your salad. Also, they maintain the tangy taste of dried cranberries. You may utilize pears as another idea.
DRIED CRANBERRIES:
- They add a little sourness and flavor to your salad. Also, they improve the taste of your salad. We may use raisins or chopped dates as another option.
WALNUTS:
- Walnuts give crunch and healthy fats to your salad. Also, they make your salad filling. You may replace them with almonds or sunflower seeds as well.
MAPLE SYRUP:
- Maple syrup adds natural sweetness to your salad and mixes smoothly with your dressing. We may utilize agave or date syrup as another idea.
LEMON JUICE:
- It adds freshness and prevents your apples from turning brown. Also, it balances the sweetness in your salad. You may use lime juice as another option.
COCONUT YOGURT:
- Coconut yogurt provides a creamy and slightly tangy texture to your salad. Also, it makes your salad refreshing and mixes all the components together. You may use coconut cream as per your preference.
CHIA SEEDS:
- Chia seeds give fiber and a little crunch to your salad. Also, they make your salad dressing thick and absorb the moisture. You may utilize flax seeds as per your choice.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- First, we will peel your washed carrots and grate in a large bowl.
- You will chop your apples into small pieces and include apples, walnuts, and cranberries in your bowl.
- Also, we will mix coconut yogurt, maple syrup, salt, chia seeds, and lemon juice in another bowl, then pour your dressing over your salad.
- Lastly, we will mix all the components gently and place them aside for 5 minutes.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
DRINKS:
- Lemonade
- Iced Tea
- Smoothie
- Coconut Water
MAIN:
- Lentil Curry
- Chickpea Stew
- Grilled Tofu
- Stuffed Peppers
SOUP:
- Vegetable Soup
- Tomato Soup
SALAD:
- Green Salad
- Cucumber Salad
WRAPS:
- Veggie Wrap
- Falafel Wrap
SANDWICHS:
- Hummus Sandwich
- Avocado Sandwich
TIPS:
- We will use firm and fresh apples to get the best crunch in your salad.
- Also, you must mix dressing with your fruits before serving, so your recipe stays fresh.
- We will let your chia seeds rest for some minutes so they get thick.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Keep your salad in a vessel for two days.
FREEZER:
- Freezing your salad is not really recommended.
FAQs:
Can I make my recipe early?
- Yes, you may prepare early and mix dressing with your salad before serving to get the best taste.
Should I eliminate chia seeds from my salad?
- Yes, you may skip them, but they give nutrition & texture to your salad.
Is my salad kid-friendly?
- Yes, it has natural sweetness that makes your salad kid-friendly.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calcium: 70 grams
Net carbs: 23 g
Iron: 1.3 grams
Total carbs: 27 g
Vitamin A: 8500 IU
Fiber: 5 grams
Protein: 3 g
Sodium: 85 grams
Potassium: 340 g
Calories: 170 kcal
