Carrot Raisin Salad
Grated carrot and raisins in a lemon, honey and Greek yogurt dressing with cinnamon and chopped walnuts. Six servings in 10 minutes.
Before You Start
Grate the carrots just before mixing; pre-grated ones dry out.
If the salad is too sweet for you, add a little more lemon juice.
Drain the yogurt through a sieve if it looks watery.
How to Make Carrot Raisin Salad
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Stir the yogurt, lemon juice, honey, cinnamon and salt together in a large bowl.
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Add the carrots and raisins and toss until evenly coated.
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Fold in the walnuts. Chill for 20 minutes, then serve.
Why It Works
It is the deli classic with the mayonnaise swapped for yogurt: grated carrot, plump raisins and a creamy, tangy dressing. Ten minutes is all it takes. The yogurt gives the same cool, creamy coating with far less fat, and the lemon keeps the sweetness from cloying.
Grate the carrots coarsely, on the large holes of a box grater, so they keep some bite. Raisins need a quick soak. Soak them briefly in warm water if they are very dry, then drain them. Honey adds a little sweetness, and cinnamon adds warmth. Chilling for 20 minutes lets the carrots soften slightly and the flavours blend.
Walnuts add crunch and richness. Add them just before serving so they stay crisp. The salad keeps for 3 days in the fridge and is good in a lunchbox, with grilled chicken or in a wrap. A pinch of nutmeg works well in place of cinnamon. Stir before serving, since the carrots release a little juice.
After You've Cooked It
Keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days. Stir before serving.
What to Serve Alongside
- Grilled chicken
- A turkey wrap
- A bowl of soup
Still Wondering?
How long does Carrot Raisin Salad take to make?
About 10 minutes in total — 10 minutes of preparation and of cooking. The recipe serves 6.
What are the key tips for making Carrot Raisin Salad?
Grate the carrots just before mixing; pre-grated ones dry out. If the salad is too sweet for you, add a little more lemon juice. Drain the yogurt through a sieve if it looks watery.
What should I serve with Carrot Raisin Salad?
Grilled chicken; A turkey wrap; A bowl of soup.
How should Carrot Raisin Salad be stored?
Keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days. Stir before serving.
Is Carrot Raisin Salad suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is vegetarian, gluten-free and weight-loss friendly. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
How many calories are in Carrot Raisin Salad?
About 136 kcal per serving, with 4 g protein, 21 g carbohydrate and 4 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.
What's in a Serving
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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