Carrot Raisin Salad

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The beautiful sunflowers used in the background were a sweet surprise from my neighbors kids, Sabrina and Cameron after a trip to the Dewberry Farm fields in Kernersville, NC. Thanks you guys!!🥰🌻

What a great summertime side dish (or anytime of the year!) So fresh, healthy and delicious and effortlessly put together to enjoy. This Carrot Raisin Salad is my “copycat” version of Chik-fi-la’s. I was so sad to see their Carrot Raisin Salad removed from the menu, years ago, replaced by Kale?!? How dare they!! The Carrot Raisin Salad was my favorite healthy side to get when I ordered their grilled chicken sandwich.

Oh well, I was forced to create an alternative and as it turned out, it was really a blessing in disguise. I could create a dairy-free version for a fraction of the cost and in my opinion, taste better…..gasp…no I didn’t! 😉 Well, I’ll let you be the judge.

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Let’s begin!

Ingredients:

• 4 cups carrots, peeled and grated

• 1 cup pineapple tidbits in 100% juice (or use fresh pineapple)

• 2 tbsp pineapple juice, reserved

• 1/2 cup raisins (or 2 small 1 oz boxes)

• 1/2 cup hot water

• 1/2 cup SO Delicious Vanilla yogurt alternative made with coconutmilk.

NOTE: If you substitute with regular yogurt, choose a coconut flavor for a great tropical note.

Instructions:

Start by soaking the raisins in the hot water for 5-10 minutes. Meanwhile, peel and grate your carrots into a large bowl.

Next, drain the raisins and add to your grated carrots, along with the pineapple and yogurt alternative.

Mix until evenly combined, then cover and refrigerate for at least one hour to enhance the flavors together. Serve cold.

You be the judge, how do you like this version? Please feel free to leave a comment or suggestion below.

Enjoy!

💜Julie

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Author: Julie Butler

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Carrot Raisin Salad

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What a great summertime side dish(or anytime of the year!) Fresh, healthy and delicious and effortlessly put together to enjoy. This Carrot Raisin Salad is my “copycat” version of Chik-fi-la’s. I was so sad to see their Carrot Raisin Salad removed from the menu, so I decided to recreate a dairy-free version.

Prep time: 10 MinInactive time: 1 H & 5 MTotal time: 1 H & 15 M

IngredientsUSMetric

• 4 cups carrots, peeled and grated
• 1 cup pineapple tidbits in 100% juice (or use fresh pineapple)
• 2 tbsp pineapple juice, reserved
• 1/2 cup raisins (or 2 small 1 oz boxes)
• 1/2 cup hot water
• 1/2 cup SO Delicious Vanilla yogurt alternative made with coconutmilk.

Instructions

1. Start by soaking the raisins in the hot water for 5-10 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, peel and grate your carrots into a large bowl.
3. Next, drain the raisins and add to your grated carrots, along with the pineapple and yogurt alternative.
4. Mix until evenly combined, then cover and refrigerate for at least one hour to enhance the flavors together.
5. Serve cold.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

106

Fat (grams)

.72

Carbs (grams)

26

Fiber (grams)

3.3

Sugar (grams)

19

Protein (grams)

1.23

Sodium (milligrams)

59

Nutritional values are based on an 8 oz serving and many vary depending on brands used.

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