This tasty and beautifully colorful carrot raisin salad is perfect to make any time you're asked to bring a salad to a get-together or party and have no idea what to make! It's so easy to throw together (under 20 minutes) and can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days - becoming more and more delicious as each day passes.
Ingredients Needed
- 4 cups Shredded Carrots (about 1 lb of large carrots)
- ½ cup Raisins
- ¼ cup Golden Raisins
- ¾ cup Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
How to Make Carrot Raisin Salad
Step 1: Peel the carrots and cut the tops off of them. Shred by hand using the large setting on a cheese grater or use the shredding disk on a food processor to shred the carrots.
Step 2: In a large bowl, combine the shredded carrots and both kinds of raisins. Mix to combine.
Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, sugar, and lemon juice together until well combined.
Step 4: Pour the mayonnaise dressing over the carrots and raisins. Use a spoon to mix until fully coated.
Step 5: Serve and enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- I recommend shredding your carrots on a cheese grater rather than using already cut matchstick carrots from a bag. This is more traditional and they will soak up the dressing better this way.
- Add pineapple tidbits for extra sweetness if desired.
How to Store
Store your carrot raisin salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4 - 5 days. The longer your salad sits the more flavorful it will become!
Recipe FAQs
Should I soak the carrots?
- Soaking the carrots is not necessary. For this recipe I peel the carrots so that they are clean and fresh.
Can I make it ahead of time?
- Absolutely! I love making this salad when I know I have any sort of gathering or party to go to and know I won't have time to make something the day of. This carrot salad with raisins is easy to prepare and (as mentioned above) can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Your salad will stay crisp, fresh, and cold and will be so refreshening and delicious for whoever gets to consume it.
Can I substitute the raisins with craisins?
- Yes!
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Carrot Raisin Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 cups shredded carrots (about 1 lb of large carrots)
- ½ cup raisins
- ¼ cup golden raisins
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Peel the carrots and cut the tops off of them. Shred by hand using the large setting on a cheese grater or use the shredding disk on a food processor to shred the carrots.
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded carrots and both kinds of raisins. Mix to combine.
- In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, sugar, and lemon juice together until well combined.
- Pour the mayonnaise dressing over the carrots and raisins. Use a spoon to mix until fully coated.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- I recommend shredding your carrots on a cheese grater rather than using already cut matchstick carrots from a bag. This is more traditional and they will soak up the dressing better this way.
- Add pineapple tidbits for extra sweetness if desired.
Nutrition
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