Pineapple & Coconut Carrot Salad

  Salads

I enjoyed a salad like this at a tropical-inspired restaurant. I tried to get the staff to give me the recipe but had no luck. So I went home and created my own! I will sometimes drain a can of mandarin orange slices and toss those in as well.

Pineapple & Coconut Carrot Salad

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
YIELD: 12 servings (2/3 cup each).

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cups sour cream
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 2 teaspoons grated lime zest
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons grated fresh gingerroot
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
  • 1-1/2 pounds carrots, shredded (about 5 cups)
  • 1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1-1/2 cups flaked coconut
  • 1-1/2 cups golden raisins

Instructions

  • 1. In a large bowl, mix first 6 ingredients. Stir in remaining ingredients. Refrigerate, covered, until serving.

Nutrition Facts

2/3 cup: 254 calories, 10g fat (7g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 83mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (34g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein.

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