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Carrot Raisin Salad

Carrot Raisin Salad is a light and fresh side dish that is great for those spring and summer holidays, BBQs, picnics, and get-togethers.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bbq side dish, spring side dish, summer side dish
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 10

Equipment

  • cookie sheet
  • food processor with grater disc or mandoline grater
  • large bowl

Ingredients

  • ½ cup chopped pecans
  • 4 cups carrots
  • 1 20 ounce can crushed pineapple drained (reserve juice)
  • cup plain greek yogurt or alternative milk yogurt
  • 2 tbsp cane sugar
  • ½ cup mixed raisins

Instructions

  • Preheat oven 400°F.
    Spread chopped pecans on a small cookie sheet and toast 5-7 minutes until toasted. Make sure to watch them closely so they don't burn.
  • Wash, peel, and grate your carrots using a food processor with a grater disc, a mandoline, or a hand grater. Use a fine grater if available.
  • In a large bowl, combine grated carrots, pineapple, yogurt, sugar, raisins, and pecans. Add a splash of pineapple juice if desired.
    Mix until fully incorporated.
  • Chill an hour up to overnight then serve.
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.