Description
This creamy carrot salad is a refreshing and easy-to-make side dish combining shredded carrots, sweet raisins, and a tangy, creamy dressing made from mayonnaise, sour cream, and apple cider vinegar. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or a light lunch, it offers a delightful balance of textures and flavors, chilled to enhance the refreshing taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- 4 cups shredded carrots (about 6 large carrots)
- 1 cup raisins
Dressing Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- â…“ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Combine Carrots and Raisins: In a large mixing bowl, add the shredded carrots and raisins. Mix them well to evenly distribute the raisins among the carrots.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, and apple cider vinegar until the dressing is completely smooth with no lumps.
- Mix Dressing with Salad: Pour the creamy dressing over the carrot and raisin mixture. Stir gently but thoroughly to coat all the ingredients evenly 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 step allows the flavors to meld and the salad to chill properly.
- Serve: Before serving, give the salad a good stir to redistribute any dressing that may have settled. Taste and adjust seasoning if desired, then serve chilled.
Notes
- For extra crunch, consider adding chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans.
- Adjust the amount of apple cider vinegar to taste if you prefer a more tangy or mild flavor.
- This salad can be made a day ahead to enhance the flavors even more.
- To make this dish vegan, substitute mayonnaise and sour cream with vegan alternatives.
