Grandma's Carrot Salad

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This carrot salad is quick and easy to make with minimal ingredients. My grandma made it all the time, and I loved it. Now I make it to honor her, and it's almost as good.

Grandma's Carrot Salad in a brown bowl
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 1 pound shredded carrots

  • 1 ¼ cups raisins

  • 2 to 3 tablespoons mayonnaise, or to taste

  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. Gather the ingredients.

    Grandma's Carrot Salad ingredients in glass bowls

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  2. Mix shredded carrots and raisins together in a large serving bowl.

    Carrots and raisins in a glass bowl

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  3. Whisk mayonnaise, lemon juice, and salt in a small bowl until smooth.

    Mayonnaise, lemon juice, and salt in a small bowl

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  4. Pour over carrot mixture; stir until carrots and raisins are completely coated. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes.

    Grandma's Carrot Salad in a glass bowl

    Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

167 Calories
4g Fat
35g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 167
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 3%
Cholesterol 2mg 1%
Sodium 179mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 35g 13%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Total Sugars 24g
Protein 2g 4%
Vitamin C 6mg 6%
Calcium 43mg 3%
Iron 1mg 5%
Potassium 501mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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