TROPICAL CARROT RAISIN SALAD

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Pineapple and coconut give this a tropical feel and yogurt helps to cut the calories.

Provided by Betsy Pearce Hochstein

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Carrot Salad Recipes

Time 2h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup raisins
1 pound carrots, shredded
¼ cup crushed pineapple in juice
3 tablespoons shredded coconut
¼ teaspoon salt
6 ounces reduced-fat pina colada yogurt
¼ cup mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Soak raisins in a bowl of water until softened, about 20 minutes. Drain.
  • Combine carrots, raisins, pineapple, coconut, and salt in a bowl. Mix yogurt and mayonnaise in another bowl; stir into carrot mixture. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.7 calories, Carbohydrate 28.6 g, Cholesterol 4 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 172.3 mg, Sugar 20.4 g

Loredana Manciu
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The sweetness of the carrots and raisins pairs perfectly with the tangy dressing.


Bongiwe Lunga
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover carrots. It's also a healthy and delicious side dish.


Gina Dorman
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I'm not a big fan of carrots, but I loved this salad! The dressing is so good that it makes the carrots taste amazing.


Muhammad Ahtisham
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I thought this salad was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Katrina Earl
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This salad was easy to make and very tasty. I will definitely make it again.


J. B. Morris Jr.
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I've been making this salad for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the sweet and tangy dressing.


Suckma To
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This salad is always a hit at our family gatherings. It's so colorful and refreshing.


Taiwan Owens
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I found this salad to be a bit bland. I think it could use some more spices or herbs.


Dr Jhangir
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I'm not a big fan of raisins, so I substituted dried cranberries instead. It turned out great!


Sandy Joseph
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The dressing for this salad is amazing! I used it on other salads as well.


tasty food with zain
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Blessing Isaac
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This salad was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have liked it better with less sugar in the dressing.


Junaid Aman
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and always a hit at potlucks. I usually add a bit of extra pineapple for a sweeter flavor.


Madayi Victor
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This salad was a refreshing and delicious side dish for our summer cookout. The combination of sweet carrots, raisins, and crunchy walnuts was perfect, and the dressing was light and tangy. I will definitely be making this salad again!