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Silver salad tongs ready to scoop Carrot Pineapple Raisin Salad from a green-rimmed plate on a wooden background with green kitchen towel in the corner.

Carrot Pineapple Raisin Salad

Jani H. Leuschel
Beautiful, lightly sweet side salad with dried fruit that is lovely for holidays, barbecues, and picnics
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chiling time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 218 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups grated carrots
  • ¼ cup dried pineapple bits
  • ¼ cup golden raisins
  • 3 cups red leaf lettuce, torn
  • ¼ cup walnuts, toasted pieces
  • For the dressing:
  • 3 Tablespoons Greek yogurt, whole milk or low-fat
  • 3 Tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • teaspoon allspice
  • Pinch cloves or star anise, optional

Instructions
 

  • Wash hands thoroughly for 20 seconds before starting prep.
  • Combine grated carrots with pineapple bits and raisins.
  • Make the dressing and pour over the carrot mixture. Toss together. Refrigerate for an hour or more.
  • Line a platter or salad bowl with red leaf lettuce. Place the carrot pineapple raisin salad on top of the leaves. Sprinkle with toasted walnuts and serve.

Salad dressing

  • Combine the yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and honey in a small measuring cup or bowl with the spices. Whisk to emulsify all ingredients into a creamy dressing.
    Or, place the ingredients in a jar and shake well.
  • Salad dressing may be made in advance.

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Notes

If you don't like the taste of mayonnaise, use more yogurt, or substitute sour cream.
You can use tidbits of fresh or canned pineapple if you can't find dried or freeze-dried. Warning: Canned pineapple can cause the dressing to become watery if storing the salad for a day or two. 
This is not a problem if you eat all of it the day it's made! 😊

Nutrition

Serving: 0.6cupCalories: 218kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 4gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 128mgPotassium: 377mgFiber: 3gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 12275IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg
Keyword carrots, dried fruit, fiber-rich, salad, side dish, vitamin A
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