Carrot Pineapple
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with tropical flavors, this Carrot Pineapple Salad is the perfect blend of sweetness and tanginess, making it a standout side dish or light dessert. Featuring tender grated carrots, juicy pineapple chunks, and plump raisins, this no-cook recipe is tied together with a creamy, tangy dressing made from Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, honey, and a splash of lemon juice. Optional chopped walnuts add a satisfying crunch, elevating the dish with a touch of nuttiness. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile salad is ideal for potlucks, picnics, or as a healthy treat to brighten up any meal. Best served chilled, it’s a guilt-free delight that's as nutritious as it is delicious! Keywords: carrot pineapple salad, easy side dish, tropical salad, healthy carrot recipe, no-cook salad, creamy fruit salad.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium (peeled and grated) Carrots
- 1 cup (fresh or canned, diced) Pineapple
- 1 cup Raisins
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
- 0.25 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup (optional, chopped) Walnuts
Instructions
Peel and grate the carrots into thin shreds using a box grater or food processor.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated carrots, diced pineapple, and raisins.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, honey, lemon juice, and salt until well blended to make the dressing.
Pour the yogurt dressing over the carrot mixture and toss everything together until evenly coated.
If using, fold in the chopped walnuts for added crunch and flavor.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more honey for sweetness or lemon juice for tanginess.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish or light dessert.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1703 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 84.1 g | 108% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.2 g | 41% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 28.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 63 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 995 mg | 43% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 234.1 g | 85% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.0 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 172.6 g | ||
| Protein | 25.9 g | 52% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 356 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 2635 mg | 56% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
