Carrot and Apple Salad with Pecans
This takes a Scramble favorite, Carrot and Apple Salad, up a notch by adding extra crunch, protein, and creaminess into the mix. The ingredient combination may seem strange, but the flavors work surprisingly well.
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded carrots matchstick cut
- 1 green apple peeled and shredded or diced
- 1/2 cup pecans
- 1/4 cup raisins optional
- 1 Tbsp. reduced-fat mayonnaise or use lemon juice, or use any variety
- 1 Tbsp. orange juice
- 1 tsp. honey
Instructions
- In a serving bowl, combine the carrots, apples, pecans, and raisins (optional).
- Toss the salad with a dressing made of the mayonnaise, orange juice, and honey.
Notes
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Nutrition
Calories: 176kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 78mgPotassium: 388mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 10733IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 1mg
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