The Ultimate Full Detailed Recipe (Fresh • Juicy • Crunchy • Anti-Inflammatory Friendly)

A vibrant, refreshing salad packed with natural sweetness, bright citrus flavor, and crisp texture. Perfect as a side dish, light lunch, or immune-support bowl.

🕒 RECIPE OVERVIEW

• Prep Time: 20 minutes

• Cook Time: None

• Servings: 4–6

• Difficulty: Very Easy

• Flavor Profile: Sweet • Tangy • Fresh • Slight crunch

• Best Served: Chilled

🛒 INGREDIENTS (Exact Measurements)

🥕 Base Salad

• 2 cups (200g) grated carrots (about 3 medium)

• 1½ cups (225g) fresh pineapple chunks, diced small

• 2 medium apples (about 300g), julienned or thinly sliced
  (Use crisp varieties like Fuji, Gala, or Honeycrisp)

• 2 tbsp raisins (optional)

• 2 tbsp chopped walnuts or almonds (optional crunch)

• 1 tbsp fresh mint or parsley (optional)

🍋 Light Citrus Dressing (Healthy Version)

• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

• 1 tbsp fresh orange juice (optional but recommended)

• 1 tsp raw honey (or maple syrup)

• 1 tbsp olive oil (optional for richer texture)

• Pinch of salt

• Pinch of cinnamon (optional warmth)

🔪 PREPARATION DETAILS (Important for Texture)

1️⃣ Grate Carrots Properly

Use medium-size grater holes — not too fine (avoids sogginess).

2️⃣ Prep Apples

Slice thin and immediately toss with 1 tsp lemon juice to prevent browning.

3️⃣ Dice Pineapple Small

Small cubes distribute sweetness evenly.

👩‍🍳 STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 1️⃣: Make Dressing First

In a small bowl:

• Whisk lemon juice, orange juice, honey, olive oil, salt, cinnamon.
  Set aside.

STEP 2️⃣: Combine Salad Base

In large bowl, gently mix:

• Grated carrots

• Apples

• Pineapple

• Raisins

• Nuts

STEP 3️⃣: Dress & Toss

Pour dressing over salad.
Toss gently until evenly coated.

STEP 4️⃣: Chill

Refrigerate at least 20–30 minutes before serving.

🔬 Resting allows juices to lightly soften carrots while keeping crunch.

🌟 TEXTURE & FLAVOR BALANCE

🥗 NUTRITION (Per Serving – 5 servings approx.)

• Calories: 120–150

• Carbs: 30g

• Fiber: 4g

• Fat: 3–5g (with oil & nuts)

• Protein: 2g

⚖ WW POINTS ESTIMATE

Without oil & nuts:

➡ 2–3 points per serving

With oil + nuts:

➡ 4–5 points per serving

Full bowl total (no nuts):
➡ ~12–15 points

🌿 IS IT ANTI-INFLAMMATORY?

✅ YES — Highly Supportive

Carrots

• Beta-carotene (antioxidant)

Pineapple

• Bromelain enzyme reduces inflammation

Apples

• Rich in quercetin

Olive Oil

• Healthy anti-inflammatory fats

Anti-inflammatory rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

🔥 VARIATIONS

🥥 Creamy Version

Add 2 tbsp Greek yogurt + 1 tbsp coconut.

🌶 Spicy Twist

Add pinch chili powder or cayenne.

🥗 Protein Boost

Add grilled chicken strips.

🥒 Savory Version

Add cucumber + black pepper + reduce honey.

🇵🇰 Pakistani Fusion

Add chaat masala + squeeze of lime.

🧊 STORAGE

Fridge: 2–3 days
Best eaten fresh (apples soften over time)

Do not freeze.

❗ COMMON MISTAKES

❌ Cutting apples too thick
❌ Not chilling before serving
❌ Overdressing (makes watery)
❌ Using overripe pineapple

💡 PRO TIPS

✔ Use cold ingredients for crisp texture
✔ Add nuts right before serving
✔ Add zest for extra citrus aroma
✔ Serve in chilled bowl for best presentation