Description
A refreshing salad combining shredded carrots, raisins, and pineapple with a simple yogurt and mayo dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups (500g) shredded carrots, fresh
- 1 cup (165g) fresh pineapple chunks, sliced
- 1/2 cup (75g) raisins, regular or golden
- 1/4 cup (60g) plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup (60g) mayonnaise
- 2 Tbsp (30ml) apple cider vinegar
- 2 Tbsp (30ml) pure maple syrup
Instructions
- Mix Carrots & Pineapple: Start by throwing the shredded carrots into a large bowl with the drained pineapple. You want to feel that crunch of the carrots and see the bright yellows peeking through. Mixing these brings out the freshness, so do not skip it!
- Add Raisins & Dressing: Toss in the raisins next, followed by your choice of a creamy dressing. You should see those raisins plumping up as they soak in some flavor. A common mistake is to add too much dressing, which makes it soggy, so go easy on it!
- Chill & Meld Flavors: Now it is time to let your salad chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes. You want everything to meld and create a delightful flavor experience, so do not rush this step. Skipping the chill means you might miss out on that fresh taste.
- Stir Before Serving: Just before you serve, give everything a good stir. You will notice it may have settled a bit, and stirring helps redistribute that yummy dressing. Ignoring this can lead to watery spots, so do not forget to mix it up!
Notes
- Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2-3 days.
- Make sure to drain canned pineapple well before adding it to the salad to prevent excessive water.
- When making this salad, chilling it in the fridge for at least 30 minutes will lead to a tastier overall flavor.
- For a smoother dressing, whisk in a bit of water or additional yogurt if it seems too thick after chilling.
- If the salad looks watery after refrigeration, a gentle stir before serving helps redistribute the juices evenly.
- For plumper raisins, allowing the salad to sit for at least 30 minutes lets the flavors meld and soften them up nicely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg