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Shredded Apple Carrot Salad: A Light, Refreshing, and Nutritious Side

This Shredded Apple Carrot Salad is a light, refreshing, and healthy dish that’s perfect for summer lunches, barbecues, or as a simple side dish. Packed with crisp carrots, tart Granny Smith apples, and fresh parsley, this salad is nutrient-rich, naturally sweet, and slightly tangy. The toasted sesame seeds add a delightful crunch, while the homemade lemon vinaigrette ties everything together beautifully.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

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  • 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

Instructions

  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.

  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Salad, Side Dish
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 6
  • Calories: 97 per serving