Carrot Apple Salad
A very German side, this carrot apple salad is a cold-weather staple salad in northern and eastern Europe. With mustard, honey, and lemon.
Servings 4 people
Calories 177kcal
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice usually one lemon
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1-2 teaspoons honey to taste
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 medium carrots about 350g (12 oz)
- 2 medium apples about 200g (7 oz)
- 1 small onion optional, about 80g (3 oz)
Instructions
- Add the oil, lemon juice, mustard, honey, salt, and pepper to a large bowl. Whisk well to combine and set aside.3 tablespoons olive oil, 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, 1-2 teaspoons honey, ¼ teaspoon sea salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Grate the carrots, apples, and onion (optional) with the large side of a box grater and add to the bowl with the vinaigrette.3 medium carrots, 2 medium apples, 1 small onion
- Mix very well. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. The salad can be served immediately but tastes best after resting for about 30 minutes at room temperature. Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to five days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 177kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 209mg | Potassium: 288mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 7696IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 0.4mg