Description
Creamy Carrot Salad Recipe. This delightful salad is a burst of color and flavor, making it a perfect addition to any meal or gathering. I remember the first time I made it; I was hosting a small get-together, and I wanted something fresh and vibrant to serve alongside the main course.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups shredded carrot (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)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Grate the carrots using a box grater or food processor.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, and apple cider vinegar to make the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the grated carrots in a large mixing bowl. Add the raisins and crushed pineapple, and mix gently.
- Cover the bowl and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh carrots for the best flavor and crunch.
- Drain the crushed pineapple well to avoid a watery salad.
- Adjust the dressing ingredients to your taste.
- This salad can be made a day in advance for enhanced flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 28 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 2 grams
- Cholesterol: 15 mg