This is a straightforward and quick sweet salad made from raw shredded carrots and apples, with lemon juice and sugar to add some taste. In Czech, we call it Mrkvový salát, and it’s a healthy snack for every kid, even if they are not vegetable-lovers.

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Published: Mar 18, 2020 · Modified: May 14, 2024 by Petra Kupská · 64 Comments
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What is the true gem of Czech cuisine? You guessed it—bread dumplings, or houskové knedlíky! Being Czech myself, it is only fitting that I share a recipe for these authentic Bohemian yeast dumplings.

➜ Taste of Memory

When I was a little kid, this homemade carrot salad was a common sight on our table.

I grew up in the eighties in former Czechoslovakia, where the choice of more exotic fruit and vegetables in stores was quite limited. Apples and carrots were, on the other hand, available all year round.

My dad usually made the carrot salad because he had to grate carrots by hand for the whole family, and that was (and still is) a lot of work.

MY TIP: Try out this Apple compote, an easy recipe with cinnamon and cloves!

➜ Pronunciation

I recorded a short audio clip on how to pronounce the Czech word "mrkvový salát".

➜ Ingredients

The basic Czech apple carrot salad recipe calls for 4 ingredients: apples, carrots, fresh lemon juice, and sugar. I also threw in some raisins, which are an add-on and don’t actually belong to the classic recipe.

• Apple – use any juicy and sweet apple you have on hand. You must peel and core the apple before shredding it.
• Carrot – any fresh carrot will work well. Organic carrots probably taste a bit better.
• Lemon juice – freshly pressed; watch out for lemon stones. Lemon juice is not only for flavor but also prevents the apples from turning brown.
• Sugar – any white granulated sugar is fine, the amount is up to you. There is a good rule of thumb: the sweeter the apples, the less sugar you use.
• Raisins – they are not necessary; if you add some, get a juicy type, such as golden raisins.

This apple carrot salad is without mayonnaise because the moisture from apples and lemon will create the only dressing you’ll need.

✅ You’ll find the exact amount of ingredients below in the recipe card, which you can also print out.

➜ Instructions

You’ll be surprised how easy it is to make yourself a tasty treat full of vitamins. Moreover, this apple carrot salad is finished in a flash!

1. Peel carrots. Peel apples, halve them and remove the core.
2. Grate both carrots and apples, place them in a large bowl.
3. Squeeze lemon juice over and sprinkle with sugar. If you like, throw raisins in a bowl.
4. Stir together and serve.

For 2 portions, 1 larger apple and 2 medium-sized carrots should be all you need.

➜ Serving

Serve this Czech-style mrkvový salát as a sweet dessert in a small bowl. Let it sit for 5 minutes before serving. The tastes will blend perfectly this way.

Try to offer the salad to your kids. You’ll be surprised how much they like it, even if they hate vegetables!

➜ Cook’s Tips

• This salad is eaten as a sweet snack or a dessert.
• If you want to add a new dimension to the salad, drizzle it with a little honey on the surface.
• I used a hand grater box to grate the apples and carrots. Be patient, hand grating requires a bit of time and physical activity.
• I grated the carrot finely and apples coarsely.

More Czech desserts:

• Bábovka – marble bundt cake
• Žemlovka – apple bread pudding
• Vánočka – sweet braided Christmas bread
• Carrot cookies – Czech mrkvanky

Apple Carrot Salad – Mrkvový salát

Author: Petra Kupská

This is a simple and quick sweet salad made from raw shredded carrots and apples, mixed with lemon juice, sugar, and raisins for added flavor. In Czech, it's called mrkvový salát.

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Prep Time: 10 minutes mins

Total Time: 10 minutes mins

Servings: 2 people

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Ingredients 

• ▢ 2 medium carrots
• ▢ 1 large apple
• ▢ 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
• ▢ 1 Tablespoon raisins optional
• ▢ 2 Tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions 

• Peel 2 medium carrots. Then peel 1 large apple, halve it and remove the core.
• Finely shred the carrots and apple using a hand grater with small holes.
• Squeeze 2 Tablespoons lemon juice over and sprinkle with 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar. If you like, throw 1 Tablespoon raisins in a bowl.
• Stir to combine and serve.

Notes

• The basic recipe makes 2 portions.
• This salad can be enjoyed as a sweet snack or dessert.
• For an extra touch, drizzle a little honey on top.
• I used a box grater to grate the apples and carrots. Be patient, as hand grating takes a bit of time and effort.

Nutritional estimate pro serving

Calories: 155kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 46mg | Potassium: 392mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 10252IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg

Servings: 2 people

Calories pro serving: 155

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Czech

Keyword: apples, carrot, healthy salad, raisins

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