Carrot Raisin Pineapple Salad
A delightful and vibrant salad with a charming balance of sweet and savory flavors, perfect for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Shredded Carrots (4 cups)
- Raisins (1 cup)
- Crushed Pineapple (1 cup, drained)
- Mayonnaise (1/2 cup)
- Honey (2 tablespoons)
- Lemon Juice (2 tablespoons)
- Pine Nuts (1/4 cup, toasted)
- Salt (a pinch)
Instructions
- Prep the Carrots: Wash and peel your fresh carrots, then shred them until you have about 4 cups.
- Combine the Ingredients: Toss the shredded carrots, raisins, and crushed pineapple in a large mixing bowl.
- Make the Dressing: In a separate bowl, mix the mayonnaise, honey, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Bring It All Together: Pour the dressing over the carrot mixture and stir gently to combine.
- Add the Nuts: Fold in the toasted pine nuts just before serving.
- Taste Test: Adjust seasoning with salt as needed and enjoy!
Notes
Let the salad sit for about 30 minutes in the fridge before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Add pine nuts right before serving for crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: carrot salad, pineapple salad, raisin salad, summer salad, easy salad