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Creamy Carrot Salad
The Kelly Kitchen

Creamy Carrot Salad

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Creamy Carrot Salad is an easy and quick way to serve a delicious carrot side mixed with pineapple, raisins, and a mayonnaise based dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Salad, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

SALAD
  • 4 cups shredded carrots (approx. 1 lb)
  • 8 oz (1 can) crushed pineapple, mostly drained
  • 1 cup golden raisins (or dried cranberries)
  • ½ cup walnuts, chopped (Optional)
DRESSING
  • ⅔ cup mayonnaise
  • ⅓ cup sour cream
  • 1 Tbsp sugar
  • 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • ½ tsp salt
  • Pepper to taste

Note: Gram measurements do not adjust automatically with the serving multiplier.

Method
 

SALAD
  1. Shred the carrots in a food processor. (Alternatively, you can always just buy the carrots already shredded.)
  2. In a medium bowl, mix together the shredded carrots, crushed pineapple, raisins, and walnuts (optional). Set aside.
DRESSING
  1. In a bowl, whisk together all ingredients for the dressing.
ASSEMBLY
  1. Pour the dressing over the carrot mixture and mix well.
  2. Cover and let sit for at least 1-2 hours in the refrigerator prior to serving.
STORAGE
  1. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Give a quick stir before serving.

Notes

CHILL TIME: It is extremely important to allow the dish to rest for 1-2 hours in the refrigerator so that the flavors have time to meld. If you taste the salad immediately after preparing, the flavor will be lackluster. The dish will magically transform after an hour or two in the fridge. I like to make it in the morning and serve it for dinner the same day.

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