Creamy Carrot Salad
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Creamy Carrot Salad
Description
Creamy Carrot Salad combines fresh shredded carrots with a dressing made from mayonnaise, sour cream, and apple cider vinegar. The addition of raisins and lightly drained crushed pineapple introduces natural sweetness and chewy and juicy textures that complement the creamy base. Simple seasoning with salt and black pepper balances the flavors without overpowering the fresh ingredients. After mixing, chilling the salad for at least an hour helps the flavors develop and the salad to thicken slightly.
The salad’s texture is primarily creamy and crunchy, with a refreshing brightness from the vinegar and a natural sweetness from fruits. It requires no cooking, just mixing and refrigeration. This makes the salad straightforward to prepare ahead of time for picnics or potlucks.
Serve this salad chilled as a side dish alongside grilled meats, sandwiches, or as part of a light summer meal. Its sweet and tangy profile pairs nicely with savory dishes and provides a pleasant contrast in texture and flavor. The salad can be adjusted by varying the amount of vinegar and sweetness according to taste.
Ingredients
- 4 cups carrot about 6 large, shredded
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup raisins
- 8 ounces pineapple lightly drained, 1 can, crushed
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well to combine.
- Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 210 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 210 | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 146mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 402mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 10775IU | 216% |
| Vitamin C | 7.4mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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