Ingredients
4 cups shredded fresh carrots
1 to 1½ cups raisins
¼ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon lemon juice
¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
1. Soak raisins in warm water for 20–30 minutes to plump them, then drain (optional).
2. In a large bowl, whisk mayonnaise, honey, water, lemon juice, and salt until smooth.
3. Add shredded carrots and raisins to the dressing, including any optional add-ins like nuts or pineapple.
4. Toss the salad thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly with the dressing.
5. Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to develop. Stir again before serving.
Last Step:
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🥕 Freshly shredded carrots provide the best texture; using pre-shredded may increase moisture.
🍇 Optional soaking of raisins enhances their plumpness for more flavor.
🍍 Avoid crushed pineapple to prevent a watery salad; always drain canned fruit thoroughly before use.
- Prep Time: 10-15 minutes
- Chill Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180–220
- Sugar: 7–9 g
- Sodium: 175–222 mg
- Fat: 7–14 g
- Carbohydrates: 23–30 g
- Fiber: 3–4 g
- Protein: 1–2 g