Raw Carrot Raisin Salad Recipe

Why We Love This Carrot Recipe

Carrot and Raisin Salad is a traditional southern side dish popular at picnics in potlucks. Crunchy, slightly chewy, perfectly sweet, earthy, and a touch creamy… This classic no-cook recipe has offers a simple combination of fresh carrots with pantry staples like mayo and honey. We’ve also given our’s toasted almonds and green onions to give it a little pop and crunch! Along with fantastic texture and taste, you’ll also love how extremely easy it is to make. Simply shred carrots and toss them with raisins mayonnaise and a few well-selected seasonings. Then chill, and done. Raw carrot salad holds up well in the refrigerator for several days, so it is a great make-ahead for events. Serve it at your next gathering in a big bowl with a large spoon and watch it disappear!

Ingredients You Need

Carrots – thinly shredded Raisins – black or golden Mayonnaise – can be low fat Honey – enhances the sweetness of the carrots and raisins Lemon juice – freshly squeezed is best, but bottled will do well in a pinch Ground cumin – a tasty earthy, savory spice that balances the sweet flavors Green onions – chopped Almond slices – toasted Salt and pepper – to taste

How to Make Carrot Raisin Salad

Place the sliced almonds in a shallow dry skillet over medium heat. Toast the almonds, tossing the pan several times until most of them are slightly golden brown. Then turn off the heat to allow the almonds to cool. Set out a large bowl. Use a grater to shred 5 to 6 large carrots creating 4 cups of shredded carrots. (You can use the shredding plate on a food processor to do this quicker.) Place the shredded carrots in the bowl. Drizzle the lemon juice over the carrots and toss well to protect the carrots from browning. Then add in the raisins, mayonnaise, honey, and cumin. Mix until all the ingredients are well coated in the dressing. Taste, then salt and pepper as needed. Toss in the chopped green onions and the toasted almonds. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Serving Suggestions

This crisp, refreshing, and sweet salad was made for sharing! It’s always a big hit at potlucks and picnics, barbecues, and any casual gathering. We love to pair the carrot salad recipe with our favorite summer main dishes. Enjoy it as a sweet balance to savory BBQ Chicken, Smoked Pork Belly Burnt Ends, Coffee Brushed BBQ Ribs or Babyback Ribs, or Frito Chili Cheeseburgers. Want a full table that’s sure to please a crowd? Consider serving a few other easy summer-iffic sides, too! Dishes like:

Instant Pot Baked Beans Grilled Corn on the Cob Retro Cornbread Salad Cheesy Hominy Casserole Zesty Roasted Okra