This Carrot Salad with Pine Nuts, raisins, fresh herbs, and a light mayo-yogurt dressing is a simple and tasty dish that will be ready in under 15 minutes. Serve it as a salad or side dish or even a light meal, with some crusty bread.
Hey folks – how are you doing? I hope this new week has been treating you well so far, as well as new year.
I am doing well too, thanks for asking. But I am struggling a tad with getting back to my blog and regular schedule, I must admit. Well, January is generally harsh and slow, in my book, and the weather does not help, either. Who can relate? :)
That said, I am going to keep it short and easy today.
Carrot Salad with Pine Nuts
Who loves some good carrot salad, please raise your hand(s)? We do!
They are easy and quick to make, cheap (which is quit important considering soaring prices for groceries), and versatile. And it is healthy, too. While I still use some mayo just for the added depth of flavour, it is combined with plain yogurt or sour cream. Hence, it is perfect especially for those who control their calorie and fat intake.
Pine nuts add a lovely crunch and makes the flavour profile more complex. But if you do not love or have them, other nuts or seeds will work. Think of almonds, cashews, pumpkin seeds, and so on. The addition of raising or dried cranberries are so nice too, adding the chewy and sweet element.
More Carrot Salad Ideas
If you like carrot salads, then please be sure to check some other ideas:
Carrot Salad with Caraway Seeds and Dill
Carrot Salad with Pumpkin Seeds
I hope you like this Carrot Salad with Pine Nuts, and you will give it a try shortly. If you make it, let me know in this post or send me an Instagram message or share your photos adding the hashtag #havocinthekitchen.
Cheers!
Carrot Salad with Pine Nuts
4-6
servings10
minutes1-2
hoursThis Carrot Salad with Pine Nuts, fresh herbs, and a light mayo-yogurt dressing is a simple and tasty dish that will be ready in under 15 minutes. Serve it as a salad or side dish or even a light meal, on some crusty bread.
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Ingredients
6 cups shredded carrots (~ 650 gr. or 5-6 medium carrots)
1/4 cup (35 gr.) pine nuts, lightly toasted
1/4 to 1/3 cup (50-65 gr.) of raisins or cranberries
1 tsp. fresh thyme; oregano, parsley, or dill will also work
about 1/3 cup (~90 gr.) of plain yogurt of light sour cream
2 tbsp. (30 gr.) mayo of you choice; I used 1/2 fat
a pinch of salt and black pepper, each – optional, to taste
Directions
- In a small bowl combine and quickly whish the yogurt, mayo, thyme, and if using – some salt and pepper to taste.
- Gently combine the carrots with the dressing in a medium bowl. Try and adjust the taste if necessary. Sprinkle with or stir in the pine nuts just before serving to prevent them from getting soft.
- You can serve this salad immediately, but it will be only better if you cover and refrigerate it for an hour or even longer. Enjoy!
It would be such a treat to serve it with your Ragu Bolognese, right? :-)
Thank you Davorka!
That looks so refreshing. Of course it has to have raisins in it! But I love that it has pine nuts.
Thank you Jeff. Pine nuts are a lovely addition!
Such a yummy salad! I love pairing carrots and craisins!!!
Thank you Liz!
Sounds delicious, Ben. I love when humble ingredients like carrots get a chance to shine.
Happy New Year!
Exactly! Thank you Frank
I always love raisins and carrots in a salad. The mayo dressing sound really good with it and the pine nuts put it over the top!
Thanks Judee!
Totally feel you on the January slump. The weather’s brutal even here down under, getting back into the swing of things is rough. But hey, one delicious carrot salad at a time, right?
Thank you Raymund!
January is indeed harsh, and it’s really hard to get back into the rhythm of life and work. But this carrot salad does sound delicious! Pine nuts are one of those nuts that should be used more often…I just wish they weren’t so darned expensive! Stay warm, my friend!
Yes, they are outrageously expensive – especially if buying at a regular grocery store or in bulk. We always get all nuts at Costco, and their ratio for price/amount is decent. Still more expensive compared to other nuts – but definitely more affordable.
Simple but very tasty with the pine nuts! I have never paired carrots with oregano, usually just parsley, gotta give it a try next time. Thanks for the inspiration, Ben.
Thanks Angie!
I might try the nut element. But I cannot do raisins in a slaw. I find it too sweet.
yeah it can be the case especially when carrots are super sweet themselves.
This is the kind of refreshing salad I could eat every day!
Met too! Thank you Marissa!
A light and delicious salad — love the crunchy texture the pine nuts add to it!
Thank you Michelle!