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Carrot and Raisin Salad (Vegan, Paleo, Whole30)

Cheryl Malik
Cheryl Malik Posted: 05/29/19 Updated: 05/15/22
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This carrot raisin salad is lightly and naturally sweetened, creamy, and full of tender carrots and plump raisins. The perfect make-ahead side dish for easy lunches, picnics, or dinners, you’ll love this recipe all of spring and summer! Naturally vegan, paleo, and Whole30 compliant, with no added sugar.

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Did you know Chick-Fil-A doesn’t sell their carrot and raisin salad anymore?

I found out the hard way… I rolled through the drive-thru when I was early pregnant and nuggets and a frosted lemonade were the only foods I could fathom eating at the moment. Fries sounded gross, so I asked for as big of a carrot and raisin salad they could give me. Except…

They don’t make it anymore!

That carrot and raisin salad was a favorite of mine as a kid, veggies I’d willingly eat, a side dish I didn’t mind instead of waffle fries. And, as far as I was concerned, a Chick-Fil-A staple. What gives?

Eh, it doesn’t matter so much, though. Because this carrot raisin salad comes together in just minutes and is light and filling and creamy and naturally sweetened and the raisins are plump and oh it’s so easy to keep in the fridge and dish out for a last-minute side dish.

Why This Homemade Version Is So Good

  • It’s just seriously really good. Creamy and lightly sweetened with plump raisins, it’s a great side dish during the spring and summer months.
  • This carrot and raisin salad is super, super easy to make, especially if you have a food processor with a shredding blade.
  • It’s naturally sweetened, so it’s quite healthy! It’s also vegan, paleo, and Whole30 compliant, so long as you use the appropriate ingredients (vegan mayo for vegan, Whole30-compliant raisins for Whole30, etc.).
  • This summer side dish keeps well in the fridge, so it’s perfect for picnics and potlucks. Make it ahead and enjoy your time!

I used my food processor to shred my carrots, which means this Whole30 carrot raisin salad came together in seriously just a few minutes. You could shred them by hand, as well, but I absolutely recommend investing in a food processor, especially if you’re committed to cooking healthy food at home. You’ll use it almost daily, I promise!

How to Make It

So easy! Ready?

Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl and stir to combine well. Chill for one hour. That’s it!

How to Shred Carrots Easily

I love, love, love my food processor for big shredding tasks, and this might be the ultimate example.

With a food processor (and shredding disc), the process takes only a few minutes, and there’s not much cleanup as a result. I highly recommend it, just like I like using a hand or stand mixer to shred chicken for my shredded chicken salad.

Carrot raisin salad in a bowl

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  • Tarragon Chicken Salad with Almonds
  • Herb Roasted Potato Salad
  • Healthier Chick-Fil-A style Chicken Nuggets (Whole30, Grain Free, Paleo)
  • Herb Roasted Sweet Potato Salad
  • Chicken Salad with Grapes

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Carrot and Raisin Salad

Prep:1 hour 5 minutes
Total:1 hour 5 minutes
This carrot raisin salad is lightly and naturally sweetened, creamy, and full of tender carrots and plump raisins. The perfect make-ahead side dish for easy lunches, picnics, or dinners, you’ll love this recipe all of spring and summer! Naturally vegan, paleo, and Whole30 compliant, with no added sugar.
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5 cups

Ingredients

  • 8 carrots
  • 1 8-ounce can crushed pineapple in juice drained
  • 1 cup raisins see Notes
  • ½ cup mayonnaise see Notes
  • pinch salt

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Large mixing bowl

Instructions 

  • Shred carrots in food processor.
    Carrots shredded in a food processor
  • Add all ingredients to large mixing bowl and combine thoroughly.
    Ingredients for carrot raisin salad in one glass bowl
  • Chill salad in refrigerator for one hour, then serve.
    Carrot raisin salad in glass bowl

Notes

  • Make it Whole30: Use compliant raisins and mayonnaise.
  • Make it Vegan: Use vegan mayonnaise.
  • I recommend using a food processor, fitted with the shredded blade, to shred the carrots. Major time saver!
 
Recipe yields approximately 5 cups. Nutritional values shown reflect information for 1 cup. Servings can be larger or smaller than 1 cup, as desired. Macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands of ingredients used.

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Nutrition Information

Serving: 1cup, Calories: 305kcal, Carbohydrates: 39g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 17g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 9mg, Sodium: 218mg, Potassium: 608mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 12g, Vitamin A: 16340IU, Vitamin C: 11.6mg, Calcium: 48mg, Iron: 1.2mg, Net Carbs: 34g

Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.

 

Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.

 

To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by the desired number of servings. Result will be the weight of one serving.

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Cheryl Malik is the recipe developer, writer, and photographer behind the healthy, flavorful, family friendly recipes at 40 Aprons. She's been a blogger for 10+ years and is known for her delicious recipes and detailed recipe instructions. Cheryl is a mom of three who lives in Memphis, TN.

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  1. Karen says

    Posted on 4/19/21 at 11:16 am

    Wow … I miss Chik fil A carrot salad no more! Thank you Cheryl for covering this treasure so well.5 stars

    Reply
    • Cheryl MalikCheryl Malik says

      Posted on 4/20/21 at 10:37 am

      You’re very welcome! Glad you enjoyed it.

      Reply
  2. SallyMay says

    Posted on 4/14/20 at 4:54 pm

    Simple…nice summer salad!5 stars

    Reply
    • Cheryl MalikCheryl Malik says

      Posted on 5/13/20 at 11:35 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  3. Angie says

    Posted on 3/26/18 at 10:39 am

    Forgive me for sounding simple, but do we add the juice or the pineapple to the salad?

    Reply
    • Cheryl MalikCheryl Malik says

      Posted on 3/26/18 at 3:37 pm

      Just the pineapple! You drain the juice from the can before adding to the other ingredients 🙂5 stars

      Reply

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