This Carrot and Dried Cranberry Salad updates the standard recipe with dried cranberries, vanilla yogurt, and toasted pecans.
One of my favorite old-fashioned salads is the classic carrot and raisin. I love the crunchy carrots with the chewy raisins and tangy-sweet mayonnaise dressing of that well-known standard.
It’s a dependable recipe that is enjoyed by both adults and children. I was thinking recently about how I might change that recipe to make it into something a bit different and new and the result is this Carrot and Dried Cranberry Salad.
Over the past few years, dried cranberries have become a favorite of many people and I often use them in place of raisins in muffins and breads. That was an easy substitute.
And then in place of the mayonnaise which, curiously, I find many people dislike (mayonnaise lover here!), I thought I’d try yogurt. A vanilla flavored Greek yogurt for sweetness. Worked great!
I added some cinnamon and toasted pecans to the mix and came up with a salad that tastes quite reminiscently of carrot cake or muffins. I just loved it and hope you will, too!
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How to Make Carrot and Dried Cranberry Salad
Heat the oven to 350 degrees and toast the chopped pecans until they are slightly darkened. Take care not to overcook, they toast quickly.
While the pecans are toasting, peel and grate the carrots.
In a large bowl, combine the grated carrots, toasted pecans, dried cranberries, yogurt, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Mix to combine thoroughly.
Serve immediately.
Enjoy!
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Carrot and Dried Cranberry Salad
This Carrot and Dried Cranberry Salad updates the standard recipe with dried cranberries, vanilla yogurt, and toasted pecans.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 5-6 medium to large carrots
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- Dash of salt
- Pinch of pepper
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350 degrees and toast the chopped pecans until they are slightly darkened. Take care not to overcook, they toast quickly.
- While the pecans are toasting, peel and grate the carrots.
- In a large bowl, combine the grated carrots, toasted pecans, dried cranberries, yogurt, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Mix to combine thoroughly.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 352Total Fat: 19gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 67mgCarbohydrates: 44gFiber: 5gSugar: 36gProtein: 7g
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Miss P says
I love the completely fresh look!
Miss P
Anita says
I put cranberries in my salads too. What a pretty carrot salad!
Nutmeg Nanny says
I remember growing up my step-mom used to make carrot salad all the time! It totally reminds me of being a kid and having backyard picnics :)
Neena says
Can’t wait to try this. Yes, Easter might be a good time to try this.
Carol at Wild Goose Tea says
I love carrot salad. It’s old favorite. I love the way you changed it up.
I am thinking this might find it’s way on the Easter dinner table.
Angie says
OMG, this looks incredible! I love cranberries and pecans together, and the addition of carrots and Greek yogurt is perfection!
Colleen (Souffle Bombay) says
I like them both but lean towards cranberries in salads…Mmmm!
Coleen @ The Redhead Baker says
Carrots and dried cranberries are two of my son’s favorite foods! Thanks for sharing this salad!
[email protected] Mom says
I need to get my crunch on every day or I feel deprived. This salad is the perfect way to get that healthy crunch!
Liz says
I love this salad. Thank you.
Sarah Walker Caron (Sarah's Cucina Bella) says
I remember having something similar (the raisin version) as a child! This looks lovely — and love that it has dried cranberries!
Lana Stuart says
Thank you, Sarah. It’s my remake of that classic salad you recall from childhood.
Paula - bell'alimento says
We’re crazy for cranberries! Lovely salad Lana.
Lana Stuart says
Thanks, Paula!
Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes says
I prefer the dried cranberries to raisins. This looks delish!
Lana Stuart says
I like the tart sweetness of them, too, Ashley.