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    Shredded Carrot Salad with Cranberries

    Oct 12, 2021 by Tania Sheff · This post may contain affiliate links

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    This easy to make, flavorful and healthy Shredded Carrot Salad, packed with cranberries, apples and toasted walnuts is loved by kids and adults! 
    This easy to make, flavorful and healthy Shredded Carrot Salad, packed with cranberries, apples and toasted walnuts is loved by kids and adults! 
    This easy-to-make, flavorful, and healthy Shredded Carrot Salad — packed with cranberries, apples, and toasted walnuts — is loved by both kids and adults! ❤ COOKTORIA.COM
    This easy-to-make, flavorful, and healthy Shredded Carrot Salad — packed with cranberries, apples, and toasted walnuts — is loved by both kids and adults! ❤ COOKTORIA.COM

    This easy-to-make, flavorful, and healthy Shredded Carrot Salad — packed with cranberries, apples, and toasted walnuts — is loved by both kids and adults!

    This easy-to-make, flavorful, and healthy Shredded Carrot Salad — packed with cranberries, apples, and toasted walnuts — is loved by both kids and adults!

    Shredded Carrot Salad is one of those meals that every person needs to know how to make. This incredibly tasty, simple, and vitamin-loaded treat makes a great addition to anyone's diet. Below, I'll show you how to prepare it, as well as give you a few tips and tricks that go into making it right. 

    Let's start with some tips.

    ABOUT CARROTS

    First, you'll want to use really good carrots (duh!). Unfortunately, not all carrots are created equally - some taste sweet and fresh, some are lacking flavor, and some are downright bitter. I usually purchase Organic Carrots from the local Walmart. They only cost about a dollar more, and they always taste great. Just look around your grocery store; you may find that organic carrots are not that expensive.

    ABOUT APPLES

    Second, don't skip the apples. Besides their well-known health benefits, apples add a wonderful flavor and a nice crunch to the salad. I find that Honeycrisp, Pink Lady, and Gala apples work best in this recipe.

    As far as the rest of the ingredients, you can customize them to your liking. Today, I am trying it with cranberries and toasted walnuts.

    This easy-to-make, flavorful, and healthy Shredded Carrot Salad — packed with cranberries, apples, and toasted walnuts — is loved by both kids and adults!

    SHREDDED CARROT SALAD DRESSING

    This salad is made with CLASSIC SLAW DRESSING:

    • ½ cup of mayonnaise
    • 1 tbsp. of lemon juice
    • ½ tbsp. of sugar
    • ¼ tsp. of salt

    Just place all of the ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.

    Carrot Salad Dressing

    HOW TO MAKE SHREDDED CARROT SALAD

    Once you have the dressing ready, prep the rest of the ingredients:

    • 4 cups of shredded carrots
    • 1 large apple, cut into small pieces
    • 1 cup of dried cranberries (or raisins)
    • ¼ cup of chopped toasted walnuts

    1. Place the salad ingredients into a large mixing bowl. Pour the dressing on top. Mix everything together.

    This easy to make, flavorful and healthy Shredded Carrot Salad, packed with cranberries, apples and toasted walnuts is loved by kids and adults! 
    This easy-to-make, flavorful, and healthy Shredded Carrot Salad — packed with cranberries, apples, and toasted walnuts — is loved by both kids and adults!

    Yes, you are all done!

    SHREDDED CARROT SALAD FAQ:

    1. How to shred the carrots. Use a food processor with a special attachment, or a regular grater, to shred the carrots. You may julienne the carrots as well, although I prefer the shredded texture.
    2. Substitutions. Feel free to substitute cranberries with raisins, or even diced pineapple. You may also substitute walnuts with toasted almonds, pecans, or skip the nuts altogether.
    3. Storing Shredded Carrot Salad. Unfortunately, this salad doesn't stay well in the refrigerator. I recommend making just enough so that you won't have any leftovers.

    Enjoy your yummy Shredded Carrot Salad with Cranberries, friends!

    This easy-to-make, flavorful, and healthy Shredded Carrot Salad — packed with cranberries, apples, and toasted walnuts — is loved by both kids and adults!

    You may also like: 

    • Fresh and Crunchy Broccoli Salad
    • Skinny Cabbage Salad
    • Tomato Avocado Salad
    • Ultimate Zucchini Salad

    Shredded Carrot Salad Video Tutorial

    This easy-to-make, flavorful, and healthy Shredded Carrot Salad — packed with cranberries, apples, and toasted walnuts — is loved by both kids and adults! ❤ COOKTORIA.COM

    Shredded Carrot Salad with Cranberries

    Tania Sheff
    This easy to make, flavorful and healthy Shredded Carrot Salad, packed with cranberries, apples and toasted walnuts is loved by kids and adults!
    4.59 from 36 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Salad
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2 servings
    Calories 292 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    The Dressing

    • ½ cup mayonnaise
    • 1 tbsp. lemon juice
    • ½ tbsp. sugar
    • ¼ tsp. salt

    The Salad

    • 4 cups shredded carrots
    • 1 large apple, cut into small pieces
    • 1 cup dried cranberries (or raisins)
    • ¼ cup chopped toasted walnuts

    Instructions
     

    • Just place all of the dressing ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.
    • Place the salad ingredients into a large mixing bowl. Pour the dressing on top. Mix everything together.

    Notes

    Nutrition

    Calories: 292kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 1gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 364mgPotassium: 35mgFiber: 1gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 450IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.2mg
    Tried this recipe?Leave a comment below, I can't wait to hear from you!

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    1. John OTT says

      July 03, 2021 at 7:41 pm

      Terrific recipe. Thanks. Followed exactly with one change. Used pineapple chunks instead of apple. Delicious.

      Reply
      • Tania Sheff says

        July 03, 2021 at 11:11 pm

        Yay! I am glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
      • Renee Dahlstrom says

        January 02, 2023 at 8:21 pm

        5 stars
        Love this just used light mayo instead thank you

        Reply
        • Tania Sheff says

          January 03, 2023 at 2:38 pm

          Thank you, Renee!

          Reply
    2. Liz says

      February 02, 2020 at 4:46 pm

      Will this work with vanilla yogurt or would you use Greek? I don’t love Greek but maybe to thin regular yogurt. Also instead of sugar can you use stevia? I need low sugar and lower fat. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Tania Sheff says

        February 03, 2020 at 5:01 pm

        Hi Liz! I have only tried this salad with the mayo dressing. I am not sure how the yogurt will work here. Let me know if you try it. Thanks!

        Reply
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