Description
Grandma’s Carrot Raisin Salad is a creamy, crunchy, and sweet old-fashioned side dish made with shredded carrots, raisins, pineapple, and a tangy dressing. It’s a nostalgic favorite that’s easy to prepare and perfect for make-ahead meals.
Ingredients
- 4 cups shredded carrots (from about 6 large carrots)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup full-fat sour cream
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup raisins
- 8 ounces pineapple, drained and cut into small wedges
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Peel and shred the carrots and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Add mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, raisins, and pineapple.
- Season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
- Stir until everything is well combined.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to blend.
Notes
- Substitute dried cranberries for raisins for a tangy variation.
- Add chopped walnuts or pecans for extra crunch.
- Use more sour cream and less mayo for a lighter texture.
- Tastes best after chilling for a few hours or overnight.
- Stir before serving to refresh the consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
