🧺 What Makes This Recipe So Good
This carrot raisin salad comes together in just minutes! The food processor makes super-fast work of shredding the carrots and after that it’s just a matter of stirring everything together. Some people might call carrot raisin salad old-fashioned, and others might think it just sounds downright gross. Personally, I love it. It’s light and filling and creamy and crunchy, the raisins are plump, and the “dressing” is just the right amount of sweet. Facing a potluck or a summer cookout? This salad is so easy to keep in the fridge and dish out for a last-minute side. Make it early in the day or the night before your get-together and sleep well knowing you’ve got at least one thing checked off your list. Carrot raisin salad only needs 6 ingredients, but it makes enough to serve up to 20 people, depending on your portion sizes. Easy, tasty, and budget-friendly? Say no more.
👩🏼‍🍳 Chef’s Tips
While carrot raisin salad is a great make-ahead option, I don’t recommend making it more than 24 hours before you plan to serve it. As it sits, the moisture from the carrots can make the dish watery or make the creamy “dressing” separate. You can buy (and use) pre-shredded carrots if you want, but there’s a big difference in texture between those and freshly shredded carrots. Since we’re using the food processor rather than a box grater, the little bit of extra time it takes to shred them yourself is absolutely worth it.
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