Description
Creamy Carrot Salad is a delightful and refreshing side dish that’s perfect for picnics, barbecues, or everyday meals. This colorful salad combines shredded carrots, sweet pineapple, plump raisins, and a creamy dressing for a satisfying crunch with a hint of sweetness.
Ingredients
Shredded Carrots:
4 cups
Crushed Pineapple (drained):
1/2 cup
Raisins:
1/3 cup
Mayonnaise:
1/4 cup
Plain Greek Yogurt or Sour Cream:
1/4 cup
Honey or Maple Syrup:
1 tbsp
Lemon Juice:
1 tbsp
Salt:
pinch
Ground Cinnamon (optional):
pinch
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, mix shredded carrots, crushed pineapple, and raisins.
- Make Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, honey, lemon juice, salt, and cinnamon.
- Toss: Pour dressing over the carrot mixture and toss until coated.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve: Serve cold as a side dish.
Notes
- Add chopped walnuts or sunflower seeds for extra crunch.
- Pairs well with grilled meats or as part of a picnic spread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
