Description
This Creamy Carrot Salad is a delightful blend of shredded carrots, raisins, and pineapple, all tossed in a creamy, tangy dressing. It’s the perfect side dish to complement any meal or a refreshing snack on its own! Easy to make and perfect for summer picnics or holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups shredded carrots (about 6 large carrots)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup raisins
- 8 ounces crushed pineapple (lightly drained, 1 can)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the carrots: Shred the carrots using a box grater or a food processor and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Mix the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, and apple cider vinegar until smooth.
- Combine ingredients: Add the dressing to the shredded carrots. Stir in the raisins and crushed pineapple.
- Season and chill: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix everything well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve: Serve the salad chilled as a side dish or a light snack.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the sweetness by adding more or less raisins and pineapple to your taste.
- This salad can be prepared a day ahead to let the flavors blend.
- You can substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (based on 6 servings)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg