Carrot Salad
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Grated carrots, pineapple, and raisins come together in a sweet and savory Carrot Salad that's ready in about 15 minutes!
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Ingredients
- 1 lb. carrots, peeled and grated (about 3 cups)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple tidbits, well drained and patted dry
- ½ cup golden raisins (or sub with regular raisins)
Instructions
- Place grated carrots in a large bowl. Add lemon juice and toss to coat.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, sugar, and salt.
- Pour the dressing over the carrots and stir to combine. Fold in the drained pineapple and raisins. Taste and season with additional salt, if necessary.
- Cover and refrigerate for a few hours before serving, or serve immediately. This is best enjoyed on the same day that it’s prepared, since it will get watery as it sits.
Notes
- Double all of the ingredients to prepare a larger batch of salad.
- Lime juice works as an equal substitute for the lemon juice.
- Swap out the sour cream and use plain full-fat Greek yogurt instead.
- Use regular black raisins instead of golden raisins. Dried cranberries would also be great.
- Swap out the sugar and sweeten the dressing with honey instead.
- I use a box grater to shred the carrots by hand, but you can also use a food processor to make the job even faster. This is especially helpful if you're making a larger batch of the salad.
- Use full-fat sour cream and mayo for the best flavor and texture. Lower-fat alternatives may yield a thinner, watery dressing.
- For crunchy texture, try adding roasted sunflower seeds, or a nut like pistachios, chopped pecans, or slivered almonds just before serving.
- Garnish with chopped fresh herbs like parsley or thyme for a fresh pop of color.
- This salad is best enjoyed on the same day that it's prepared, as it tends to get watery the longer it sits.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1/6 of the salad
Calories
188kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
9mg
(3%)
Sodium
218mg
(9%)
Potassium
397mg
(11%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
21g
(42%)
Vitamin A
12714IU
(254%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
49mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4- 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories 188 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/6 of the salad | |
| Calories | 188kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 218mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 397mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 12714IU | 254% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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