Crisp Apple and Carrot Shred Salad
A crisp, colorful salad of shredded carrots and tart Granny Smith apple, brightened with lemon juice and apple cider vinegar. Fresh parsley, sesame seeds, garlic, and a lightly sweet safflower-oil dressing add freshness and contrast, making it a quick side for summer picnics or other warm-weather meals.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crisp Apple and Carrot Shred Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 42 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 9 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 66
- Heart Health
- 74
- Metabolic
- 30
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 25
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 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.
- 4
Combine the carrots, apple, toasted sesame seeds, and parsley in a bowl.
- 5
In a separate bowl, whisk the lemon juice, vinegar, sugar, garlic, salt, and pepper; slowly drizzle in the safflower oil while continuing to whisk.
- 6
Pour the dressing over the carrot mixture and toss to coat.
- Calories 116.27 kcal Moderate 6%
- Protein 1.87 g Low Source 4%
- Carbohydrate 14.75 g 5%
- Total Fat 6.13 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 0.55 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 77.33 mg Low Source 3%
- Dietary Fiber 3.51 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 9.87 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 34.84 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.03 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 344.15 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 27.27 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 8.03 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Sesame
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Crisp Apple and Carrot Shred Salad is an American side dish recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 20 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Apple Cider Vinegar, Black Pepper, Carrot, and Fresh Parsley. Each serving provides about 116.27 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crisp Apple and Carrot Shred Salad?
- It is an American salad recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for side dish or salad or snack.
- What is Crisp Apple and Carrot Shred Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Apple Cider Vinegar, Black Pepper, Carrot, Fresh Parsley, Garlic. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crisp Apple and Carrot Shred Salad?
- About 20 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 116.27 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crisp Apple and Carrot Shred Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Crisp Apple and Carrot Shred Salad healthy?
- Crisp Apple and Carrot Shred Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 116.27 calories and 1.87 g of protein, or 4% of the Daily Value. It contains Citrus, Sesame and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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