Description
A refreshing and sweet carrot raisin salad featuring grated carrots, juicy raisins, and crushed pineapple, all tossed in a creamy honey-mayo dressing with a hint of apple cider vinegar. Perfect as a side dish or a light snack.
Ingredients
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Dressing
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- Pinch of salt and pepper
Salad
- 6 large carrots, peeled and grated
- 1 cup raisins
- 8 oz crushed pineapple (1 small can, drained)
Instructions
- Make the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, honey, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined to create a creamy dressing.
- Assemble the salad: Add the grated carrots, raisins, and crushed pineapple to the bowl with the dressing. Stir gently until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Chill and serve: For best flavor, refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together. Serve chilled as a side dish or snack.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- Drain the crushed pineapple well to avoid excess moisture in the salad.
- This salad keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Add chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans for extra crunch if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: carrot raisin salad, carrot salad, pineapple raisin salad, no-cook salad, sweet salad, side dish, easy salad recipe
