Creamy Southern Carrot Raisin Salad Recipe Will Take You Back (5 Ingredients, 10 Minutes) Southern Recipes Salads Side Dishes Vegetables Budget Recipes Vegetarian Farm to Table Recipe Gluten-free

Grandmas and moms used to whip up this vintage recipe for lunch or dinner back in the day. This creamy carrot raising salad is an old-fashioned southern staple that has stood the test of time. Even Chick-fil-a had this creamy carrot salad spiked with raisins on their menu for a long while. (Here's the copycat Chick-fil-a carrot raising salad recipe.)

This raisin and carrot salad recipe is a healthy and naturally sweet and tangy vegetarian salad or side dish with dinner the whole family will enjoy. You only need five simple ingredients to make this farm-to-table recipe: fresh carrots (read about the health benefits of carrots), raisins (check out the health benefits of raisins), mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice and optional scallions (green onions) or shallots.

This creamy carrot salad with raisins is a delicious side dish with lunch or dinner. Pack the old-fashioned southern salad in airtight containers and take it to your summer potlucks or cookouts. No one will complain!

Cuisine: American / Southern
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 cups carrots, grated
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise 
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons chopped shallots or green onions (optional)

Here's how to make it:

1. Combine the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice and shallots or green onions, if using, in a mixing bowl.
2. Stir in the carrots and raisins. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Store the salad covered in the fridge.

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