Characteristics

This is a super quick and easy recipe that is both refreshing and delicious. Enjoy it anytime on its own or as part of a meal with the whole family. It provides lots of fiber and micronutrients, and healthy carbohydrates. It is virtually fat- and sodium-free, and suitable for raw and vegan diets.

TYPE: Salad, Snack, Appetizer
PREP TIME: < 15 mins
SERVINGS: not set, make according to personal needs

  • Raw
  • Vegan
  • Gluten-free
  • Wheat-free
  • Soy-free
  • Corn-free
  • Peanut-free
  • Nut-free (optional)
  • Refined Sugar-free

Goodies Needed

INGREDIENTS:

  • Organic Apples
  • Organic Carrots
  • Optional - Organic Walnuts
  • Optional - Organic Lemon

TOOLS:

  • Food processor or (boxed) grater

Preparation Steps

  • Wash and peel, if needed, the carrots and apples. Use 1 apple for every 2 large carrots; this typically constitutes a serving for one.
  • Using a food processor, shred the apples and carrots. If using a (boxed) grater, grate on the largest hole into a large bowl.
  • With a fork, toss the shredded apples and carrots together in a large bowl and serve alone or with a main meal. Optionally, squeeze some fresh lemon juice on top for an extra refreshing taste.
  • If desired, add some healthy fat to the salad by adding in a handful of walnuts. Enjoy.

Meal Nutritional Benefits

Apple

  • provides healthy carbohydrates, fiber, protein, and is virtually fat-free
  • provides lots of phytonutrients, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory benefits
  • provides vitamins, including vitamin A, C, E, K, and some B vitamins
  • provides minerals, including potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, and calcium
  • supports optimal health, weight, healing, and prevention
  • supports digestive system and immune system health
  • supports healthy blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels
  • protects against cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes type 2, and other diseases

Carrots

  • provide healthy carbohydrates, fiber, protein, and are virtually fat-free
  • provide lots of phytonutrients, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory benefits
  • provide vitamins, especially vitamin A, C, K, and most B vitamins, including folate
  • provide minerals, especially potassium, phosphorus, calcium, and magnesium
  • support optimal health, weight, healing, and prevention
  • support optimal eye health, bone health, and digestive health
  • support healthy blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels
  • protect against cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes type 2, and other diseases

Walnuts

  • excellent source of healthy fats, including omega-3 (ALA)
  • provide some protein, carbohydrates, and fiber
  • provide lots of phytonutrients, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory benefits
  • provide vitamins, specifically most vitamin B vitamins, including folate
  • provide minerals, especially manganese, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, iron, potassium, and calcium
  • support optimal health, weight, healing, and prevention
  • support healthy blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels
  • support the cardiovascular system and nervous system

Lemons

  • provide alkalizing, cleansing, detoxifying, anti-inflammatory, and anti-microbial benefits
  • provide lots of phytonutrients and antioxidants
  • provide some vitamins and minerals, most specifically vitamin C
  • support optimal health, weight, healing, and prevention
  • support healthy blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol levels, and liver function
  • protect against cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, infections, and other diseases