5.0 from 18 votes
Carrot Salad
This carrot salad is fresh shredded carrots, sweet raisins and juicy pineapple, all tossed in an easy homemade dressing. A super fast side dish option that's a big hit with both kids and adults.
Prep Time
10 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 281 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 cups carrots peeled and shredded
- 8 ounce can pineapple tidbits
- 3/4 cup raisins
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons pineapple juice from the can
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
Instructions
- Drain the pineapple, but reserve 2 teaspoons of the juice for the dressing.
- Place the carrots, pineapple and raisins in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, pineapple juice and sugar.
- Pour the dressing into the bowl with the carrot mixture. Stir until well combined.
- Cover and refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, then serve.
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Notes
- The great part about this salad is that it tastes even better if you make it in advance. The salad will stay fresh in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Looking to save a few calories? Feel free to use light mayonnaise.
- I do think that freshly grated carrots have a better flavor, but if I'm in a big hurry I'll grab a bag of shredded carrots at the grocery store.
Nutrition Information
Calories
281kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
13g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
12mg
(4%)
Sodium
226mg
(9%)
Potassium
361mg
(10%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
10724IU
(214%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
32mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 281
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 281kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 13g | 76% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 226mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 361mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 10724IU | 214% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.