Carrot Apple Salad

Carrot Apple Salad

Carrots and apples are very healthy and are prepared in countless variations in the Russian cuisine. This crisp, refreshing, vitamin-rich salad is one of the classic dishes in modern Russia and is also popular among children. There are various recipes. One can use e.g. sour cream as dressing, replace walnuts by roasted sunflower seeds or add raisins.

Ingredients (serves 4)
150 g (=5.3 oz) carrots
100 g (=3.5 oz) apples
50 g (=0.4 cup) walnuts
Dressing:
1 tbsp honey
2 tbsp oil
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
salt, pepper
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Directions

  1. Peel and grate apples and carrots.
  2. Chop and roast walnuts.
  3. Blend together oil, honey, fresh lemon juice, salt and pepper.
  4. Combine all ingredients in a bowl.

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