Crunchy carrots, sweet apple and fresh orange juice – that’s all you need for this simple salad. Ready in just a few minutes, it adds a touch of natural sweetness and freshness to the plate and pairs perfectly with hearty dishes such as vegan lentil patties or crispy fried potatoes.
Quick Overview
🕒 Preparation time: 10 minutes
👩🏼🍳 Difficulty: easy
Ingredients (2–3 servings)
- 300 g carrots
- 1 appel
- juice of ½ orange
- 1 pinch of salt
- Optional: a little finely chopped parsley
Instructions
- Grate the carrots and apple into thin matchsticks. This is easiest with a food processor or a julienne slicer. A handy tip: alternate between grating the carrots and the apple so they are already well mixed as you go.
- Add the orange juice, salt and, if using, the parsley. Toss everything together until evenly combined.
Serving Suggestion
This salad is best served fresh but can also be prepared a few hours in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
The carrot apple salad is a refreshing side dish for hearty meals and pairs especially well with:
Vegan Lentil Patties
from Soaked Brown Lentils
Vegan Pita Rolls
with Vegan Mince, Veta & Onions