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This carrot raisin salad with pineapple is a healthier version of the Chick-fil-a recipe tossed in a light, creamy dressing.

Carrot salad with pineapple has been discontinued from Chick-fil-A’s menu, but thankfully, you have this recipe to fall back on. Just as delicious and better for you.

top view of a bowl of carrot raisin salad with pineapple

Healthier Copycat Chicken-fil-A Carrot Raisin Salad

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Everyone has their favorite order from Chick-fil-A, and mine used to be the carrot salad with pineapple. While my family doesn't eat out often, my kids love Chick-fil-A nuggets, and it's where I first tried this salad and fell in love with it. I like it enough to recreate the recipe using healthier ingredients and no mayo. After a try or two, I finally nailed the flavor.

Ingredients

To achieve the right texture, I shred whole carrots. I don't recommend using pre-shredded carrots; they aren't the same. You can use fresh or frozen pineapple (thaw it first) and regular raisins, golden raisins, or dried cranberries. For the dressing, you’ll need non-fat Greek yogurt, pineapple juice, fresh lemon juice, and honey.

How to Make Carrot Raisin Salad with Pineapple

Shred the carrots.
As I show you in the video, grating the carrots by hand or with a food processor yields a fine texture. It's an extra step, but trust me; it makes a difference in the salad's flavor. You can make it ahead and store them in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Make the dressing.
Mix the yogurt with pineapple juice, honey, and lemon juice in a large bowl.
Mix it all together.
Add the shredded carrots, pineapple, and raisins to the bowl and fold to combine.
Chill out.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, then serve. If you're making this salad ahead, refrigerate it in an airtight container for up to 3 days. The more time it sits, the more flavor the carrots and raisins soak up.

a bowl of carrot raisin salad with pineapple

What to Serve with Carrot Raisin Salad

Some great dishes to serve with this carrot raisin salad are pulled pork sandwiches, grilled chicken kabobs, and healthy turkey burgers.

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Carrot Raisin Salad with Pineapple

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 10

Total Time: 10

This carrot raisin salad with pineapple is a healthier version of the Chick-fil-a recipe tossed in a light, creamy dressing.

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Watch how it’s made:

Ingredients

1 lb bag carrots, washed and peeled
1 cup fresh cubed pineapple, diced into ½-inch cubes
6 ounces plain non-fat Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons fresh pineapple juice
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey
⅓ cup California raisins, regular or golden

Instructions

Finely shred the carrots with a cheese grater or in a food processor.
In a large bowl, combine the yogurt, pineapple juice, lemon juice, and honey. Whisk until smooth.
Add the carrots, raisins, and pineapple to the dressing and fold to combine, making sure the ingredients are evenly distributed.
Refrigerate for up to an hour before serving.

Notes

If you want the raisins to be a little more 'plump,' soak them in warm water while preparing the rest of the ingredients, then drain and toss them into the salad.

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