Apple Carrot Slaw (Printable Version)
Crisp apples and carrots in tangy yogurt dressing
# What You Need:
→ Vegetables & Fruit
01 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and grated
02 - 2 medium apples, cored and julienned (sweet-tart variety recommended)
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
# How To Make:
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 Advice:
01 -
- The yogurt dressing creates this creamy tang without being heavy like traditional mayonnaise slaws
- It actually gets better after sitting in the fridge for a bit, making it perfect for meal prep
02 -
- I once made the mistake of using a food processor and ended up with mush instead of crisp shreds
- Red onion can be potent if you do not slice it thin enough, so take your time with the knife work
03 -
- Soak the red onion slices in ice water for 10 minutes to mellow the sharp bite
- Use a mandoline if you want those restaurant thin apple slices effortlessly