This is one of my husband’s favorite things to find packed in his lunch. Lucky for him I have a junk ton of carrots and this recipe is easy peasy! Seriously. It only calls for 3 ingredients and only has like 2 steps! Love it.
Instructions
5 medium carrots
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup mayonnaise
Directions
Wash and grate carrots {I used a cheese grater but you can throw the carrots in a food processor if you want}. Add raisins and mayo and mix until combined. Serve chilled. *Sprinkle with a little parsley if you’ve got it.
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Sarah says
This is the first time I’ve heard of another family making this salad…that is exactly how my Mom and Grandma made it. Thanks for reminding me of it:)
Leanna says
Oh yeah! 3 ingredients this is the way I always make it too.
Practical Parsimony says
Mama made the same recipe, well, the same three ingredients. I love this with drained crushed pineapple or drained pineapple tidbits in it. And, I use Miracle Whip. Now, I want to make this right now.
Fee- says
This is like a national salad here in Finland. Every school has this on their menu about once a week. (our school system has free lunch for every student, everywhere)
Andrea says
Love the natural sweetness and crunch of this salad. Try adding grated/shredded apple – yumm-o!
Lorraine Combs says
OR, try adding some pineapple. Makes my mouth water!
Ellen in Clackamas says
This was one of our favorites growing up too. Sometimes my Mom would add a sprinke of cinnimon
Veronica says
I’ve made this and I don’t like it with raisins. I add chopped fresh garlic instead, but not in the same quantities as the raisins… Then it’s perfect for my taste buds!
Julie Ann says
Mavis! You read my mind! I was *just* contemplating making a batch this weekend. ( I was inspired by your “Picnic” post a few days back 🙂 ) This is exactly the kind of stuff I love to make large quantities of (for cheap!) and allow my teen kids to nibble to their heart’s content.
Reth says
I love car raisins n pineapple in it! Yum
Aline says
Add some broken walnuts, too! – They add a nice texture if you’ve left out the raisins.
Crystal Rose says
This is a keeper! I made it once and am super excited to make it again tomorrow night. One thing I will add is that if you have the time to make it the night beforehand you totally should. The flavors really shine the next day.
SuzieW says
Mavis, I followed the link to your carrot cake, but it brought me here. Where is the carrot cake?
Mavis Butterfield says
http://www.onehundreddollarsamonth.com/recipe-the-best-carrot-cake-ive-ever-made/
Scos says
Going to make this with cranberries, pecans and carrots.