I love to find salad dishes I can make for my family that aren’t your traditional salad recipes. Carrot Raisin Salad is delicious and my kids hardly notice the fruits and veggies in it, so it’s simple to get them to eat it! In fact, they eat it without complaining each time!
If you want another delicious side that’s loaded with veggies, try out this Skillet Mushroom Asparagus recipe!
What You Need
2 cups shredded carrots
1/2 cup raisins
1 large apple (I used a Fuji apple)
1/2 cup fresh pineapple, diced
1/3 cup purple seedless grapes, halved
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 Tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
How To Make Carrot Raisin Salad
Core, peel and dice the apple. Add the apple to a small mixing bowl and toss with lemon juice (this will keep the apple from browning).
In a large mixing bowl, add all of the ingredients and gently toss to coat.
Cover and chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
Keep your Carrot Raisin Salad refrigerated and covered in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days. This is a great recipe to make ahead for family gatherings at your house, or even at a different location. This dish travels well and will stay cool in a cooler for even a few hours in the car.
I love to bring this Carrot Raisin Salad to potlucks! It’s always a hit and a great balance to the heavy sides and main dishes that are normally there. Plus, it’s so easy to make it takes minimal effort on my part to make an acceptable dish!
Do you have a dish you normally bring to a family get together or church potluck? If it’s simple, share the recipe with us in the comments! We’d love to hear it!
What You Need
- 2 cups shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1 large apple I used a Fuji apple
- 1/2 cup fresh pineapple diced
- 1/3 cup purple seedless grapes halved
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
Directions
- Core, peel and dice the apple. Add the apple to a small mixing bowl and toss with lemon juice (this will keep the apple from browning).
- In a large mixing bowl, add all of the ingredients and gently toss to coat.
- Cover and chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
Jen Temcio says
This recipe is such a blast from the past for me. My mom made this a lot and I don’t think I have made it once. Thanks for the reminder and the recipe – YUM!
tara pittman says
Maybe my boys will eat more carrots if I make this. Looks so good to me.
Joanna @ Everyday Made Fresh says
I was introduced to this salad at Wednesday night church events. Yum! I haven’t had it in ages.
Carrie | Clean Eating Kitchen says
This is a great recipe to get more veggies into a diet! The ingredients work so well together!
Wendy Polisi says
I would love to try this one! I love dried fruits in salad.
Kelly Hutchinson says
What a fantastic side dish. This one would be great for my summer BBQs.
Tina Hogan Grant says
I’ve always been a big fan of carrot salad. I think the raisins make it. Love the different textures. Great recipe.
corinne & kirsty says
I love carrot salad! so tasty! i never thought of using raisin though! time to try!
Catalina says
This seems to be the kind of salad that my family loves! Such a great idea to use raisins in a salad!
Athena says
I am totally not a fan of carrot salad – or at least have not been in the past but the inclusion of yogurt puts a different spin on it and I may have to try it. It is definitely colorful and inviting.
LavandaMichelle says
I would never think to put these two things together, then I think about how much carrot cake I’ve eaten, which has raisins in it! Sounds good!
Tiffany Haywood says
My Aunt used to make this all the time but I had no idea the how – now I do! Thanks so much for sharing.
Diana says
This is a great recipe to get more veggies into a diet! it looks yummy!
Aduke Schulist says
Wow! This looks like a creamy delicious salad. I’d love to try it.
Fatima Torres says
I’ve had something similar in the past. It’s sweet from the raisins and delicious.
Thu Ho says
I myself don’t like eating vegetables, which indeed affects my overall health negatively. But you’ve just suggested a nice and practical idea. Thanks much!