Description
This Creamy Carrot Salad is a refreshing and sweet side dish featuring shredded carrots and raisins tossed in a tangy, creamy dressing made from mayonnaise, sour cream, and apple cider vinegar. It’s chilled to allow the flavors to meld perfectly, making it a delightful addition to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad
- 4 cups shredded carrots (about 6 large carrots)
- 1 cup raisins
Dressing
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Combine Carrots and Raisins: In a large mixing bowl, add the shredded carrots and raisins and mix them together to evenly distribute the raisins throughout the carrots.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, and apple cider vinegar until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring the vinegar is fully incorporated.
- Toss Salad with Dressing: Pour the creamy dressing over the carrot and raisin mixture, then stir thoroughly until all the ingredients are well coated with the dressing.
- Chill the Salad: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour. This resting period allows the flavors to meld and enhances the overall taste.
- Serve: Before serving, give the salad a good stir to redistribute the dressing. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed, then serve cold for the best flavor.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add chopped nuts such as walnuts or pecans.
- To make the salad lighter, substitute the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- Letting the salad chill longer than 1 hour will intensify the flavor meld.
- Use shredded carrots from a food processor to save time.
- This salad can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
