Description

This Creamy Carrot Salad is a refreshing and tangy side dish featuring shredded carrots, a smooth mayonnaise and sour cream dressing, sweet raisins, and juicy crushed pineapple. Perfectly chilled, it offers a delightful balance of creamy, sweet, and tangy flavors, making it an ideal accompaniment to any meal or a light, healthy snack.

Ingredients

Salad Ingredients

4 cups shredded carrots (about 6 large carrots)
1 cup raisins
8 ounces crushed pineapple (lightly drained, 1 can)

Dressing Ingredients

½ cup mayonnaise
⅓ cup sour cream
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Salt and black pepper, to taste

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Instructions

Shred the Carrots: Shred the carrots using a box grater or food processor and place them into a large mixing bowl to form the base of the salad.
Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, and apple cider vinegar until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
Combine Ingredients: Pour the dressing over the shredded carrots, then add the raisins and lightly drained crushed pineapple, stirring everything together evenly.
Season and Chill: Add salt and black pepper to taste. Mix thoroughly, cover the bowl, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to chill.
Serve: Once chilled, serve the creamy carrot salad cold as a refreshing side dish or a light, tasty snack.

Notes

For best results, shred the carrots fresh for optimal texture and flavor.
You can substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream to lighten the dressing.
Ensure the crushed pineapple is lightly drained to prevent excess moisture in the salad.
Chilling the salad for longer than 30 minutes enhances the flavor blend.
This salad can be made up to a day ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator.