Description
A vibrant and refreshing slaw made with crisp apples, crunchy carrots, juicy mandarin oranges, and a creamy vanilla yogurt dressing. This easy, no-cook side dish is perfect for potlucks, lunchboxes, or light meals.
Ingredients
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1 Red Delicious apple
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1 Granny Smith apple
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2 tbsp lemon juice
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2 cups matchstick carrots
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¼ cup yellow onion, finely diced
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⅓ cup dried sweetened cranberries
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½ cup vanilla yogurt
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¼ cup mayonnaise
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1 tbsp sugar
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¼ tsp salt
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¼ tsp black pepper
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1 cup canned mandarin segments, drained
Instructions
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Slice apples into matchsticks and toss with lemon juice. Let sit 5 mins.
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In a large bowl, combine carrots, onions, and cranberries.
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Add the apples to the bowl.
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In a separate bowl, mix yogurt, mayo, sugar, salt, and pepper.
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Pour dressing over slaw mixture and stir gently.
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Fold in mandarin oranges.
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Chill for at least 3 hours before serving.
Notes
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Best served cold.
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Make ahead up to 24 hours for more developed flavor.
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Use fresh vanilla yogurt with minimal added sugar for best results.
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Garnish with chopped mint or nuts if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American