Crunchy Apple & Carrot Salad with Creamy Citrus Dressing 🥕🍏🍊

A refreshing, crunchy, and slightly sweet salad with a creamy citrus dressing—perfect for a light meal or side dish!

Ingredients:
• 1 red apple, cut into matchsticks
• 1 green apple, cut into matchsticks
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 cups matchstick carrots
• ½ cup yellow onion, finely diced
• ½ cup dried cranberries, sweetened
• ½ cup vanilla yogurt
• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp sugar
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 cup canned mandarin segments, drained

Instructions:

1️⃣ Prepare the Apples – Slice red & green apples into matchsticks. Toss with lemon juice and let sit for 5 minutes to prevent browning.

2️⃣ Combine Ingredients – In a large bowl, mix carrots, onion, and cranberries.

3️⃣ Add Apples – Once the apples have absorbed the lemon juice, add them to the bowl.

4️⃣ Make the Dressing – Whisk together vanilla yogurt, mayonnaise, sugar, salt, and black pepper.

5️⃣ Mix & Serve – Pour the dressing over the salad, toss to coat, and gently fold in the mandarin segments.

🌟 Serve chilled for a refreshing crunch!

Sweet, tangy, & packed with texture—perfect for any occasion! 🥗✨