Carrot Apple Salad

This Carrot Apple Salad is so refreshing, sweet, and tangy. Carrot Apple Salad keeps well in the refrigerator for several days. This Salad is a beautiful side for any meal.  This fantastic tasting dish also makes a lovely presentation on the dinner table and is excellent for potlucks, holidays, or gatherings. 

Carrot Apple salad is an incredible iconic recipe that has been around the Southern States for ages.  You’ll love this flavorful carrot salad because it is such a versatile side. This version is the one my grandparents made.  And It’s so much better tasting than Chic Fil A’s plain Jane Carrot side.

 

You can serve this delicious tasting Carrot Apple Salad alongside any meat such as chicken, turkey, pork, and even beef. You can even add juicy leftover chicken, turkey, or pork to the salad and make it an entire light meal for lunch or dinner.  Or you can leave it as is.

 

 

 

 

 

Equipment suggested For the Carrot Apple Salad.

• Sharp Kitchen knife– to chop the veggies.

• Cutting Board- to chop the veggies

• Large Glass Bowl – to combine ingredients.

• Measuring cup- to measure the mayonnaise

• Measuring spoon– to measure the sugar

• Serving Dish– to serve the  Salad.

• Serving Spoon– to serve the Carrot Apple Salad

 

 

Shopping List for Carrot Apple Salad

• Match Stick Carrots

• Apples

• Celery

• Pineapple tidbits (save the juice)

• Parsley

• Dried cranberries, raisins, or white raisins (pick one)

• Pecans

• Mayonnaise

• Sugar (optional)

• Kosher salt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Method for Carrot Apple Salad

1. Gather all suggested equipment and ingredients needed for the recipe

2. Chop the apples, careful not to include the core. (You do not need to peel the apples unless desired.) Slice the celery. Chop the parsley and pecans.

3. In a large glass bowl, combine carrots, apples, pineapple tidbits, pineapple juice, parsley, dried cranberries, chopped pecans, and sugar *optional*, and kosher salt. Combine all ingredients and chill 60 minutes before serving.

4. Place in a  pretty serving dish before placing the Carrot Apple Salad on the table.

5. Serve with chicken, pork, or fish.

 

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions

1.  I cannot do not have match stick carrots on hand. What can I do? If you have regular carrots on hand, use a box grater and use the box grater’s large grating side.

2. What are the best-tasting apples to use in the Carrot apple salad? I like using Gala apples or Granny Smith apples. However, I suggest using an apple you personally enjoy.

3. Can I use Pineapple Chunks in the salad instead of tidbits? Absolutely. You can even use fresh when in season. 

4. Which do you recommend using for better flavor cranberry, raisins, or white raisins in this recipe? I actually love them all, so that I would go with your personal preferences.

5. Can I use Miracle Whip instead of mayo? You can. I would suggest omitting the sugar if you do.

6. I noticed the recipe does not include lemon juice. Will the apples get brown? No, they will not. The pineapple juice prevents browning and has a better flavor for the recipe.

7. How long does the salad last? The Salad will last at least  3-4 days when properly stored.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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• Grilled Chicken Salad with Fruit is not only light on calories, healthy, and refreshing tasting; it’s simply a stunning looking show stopper light meal to serve for any luncheon or light dinner.

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