Carrot and Raisin Salad

Carrots and raisin salad elegantly presented in a glass serving bowl.

This classic carrot and raisin salad combines sweet, tangy, and creamy flavors. It's as easy as it gets - grated carrots and raisins all tossed in a creamy and tangy dressing.

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Prep Time 15

Course Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 132 kcal

Equipment

1 grater box

Ingredients

1 pound carrots, 5-6 cups grated
¾ cup raisins, regular or golden
¼ cup mayonnaise, full fat
¼ cup sour cream
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
¼ teaspoon salt, to taste

Instructions

In a medium bowl, whisk ¼ cup mayo, ¼ cup sour cream and 1 teaspoon granulated sugar. Place it in the fridge until ready to mix with the salad.
Wash and peel carrots. Use box grater larger side to grate the carrots. Transfer grated carrots into a large bowl.
Add ¾ cup of raisins to the carrots. Season everything lightly with salt and mix it.
Pour about ¾ of the prepared dressing and mix the salad. Add the remaining dressing if you want the salad to be more creamy.
This salad is good to serve right away, but it becomes even better when chilled in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. Make sure to stir it again before serving. You can garnish it with fresh parsley, nuts or seeds.

Notes

You can use only mayonnaise or only sour cream for the dressing, but I prefer both.
No need to peel carrots, if they are washed and scrubbed well.
If the raising have been open for a while, let them soak in very warm water for about 15 minutes to plum them up. Drain and dry them with paper towels before adding too the salad.

Nutrition

Calories: 132kcalCarbohydrates: 18.4gProtein: 1.3gFat: 6.6gSodium: 174mgFiber: 2.4gSugar: 13.5g

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