Half-Moon Carrot and Apple Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-18 · Updated 2026-04-18

A vibrant salad with carrots and apples cut into half-moon slices, tossed in a light honey-lime dressing for refreshing sweetness. This American-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs carrots, apple, honey into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 145 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 3 medium, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch half-moon slices carrots
• 1 large, cored and cut into 1/4-inch half-moon slices apple
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, and 1/4 tsp salt until well combined.
2. Step 2: Add the carrot half-moon slices and apple half-moon slices to the bowl, then toss gently to coat evenly with the dressing.
3. Step 3: Sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.