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Carrot and Raisin Pineapple Salad

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A very easy nutritious Paleo, Whole 30, and Gluten Free Carrot Raisin Pineapple Salad that requires no cooking and can be made in just a few minutes!

A very easy nutritious Paleo, Whole 30, and Gluten Free Carrot Raisin Pineapple Salad that requires no cooking and can be made in just a few minutes! It's vegetarian and you can make it vegan with a mayonnaise substitute.

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I ate out at Whole Foods a couple of times over the holidays, they have quite a nice selection of gluten free items on their menu that I can eat and enjoy.

One of my favorites foods to eat there is their Gluten Free Carrot Pineapple and Raisin Salad, I eat it with almost everything!

How to make Carrot Raisin Pineapple Salad

It’s such an easy recipe to throw together and there no cooking involved so there’s not a whole lot to say about the preparation, but I will share just a couple of quick notes.

A very easy nutritious Paleo, Whole 30, and Gluten Free Carrot Raisin Pineapple Salad that requires no cooking and can be made in just a few minutes! It's vegetarian and you can make it vegan with a mayonnaise substitute.

I used a bag of already shredded carrots from the grocery store the first time I made it. While it was very convenient to have ready shredded carrots I found that they were much more crunchy than freshly grated carrot.

What you choose to use is down to your personal preference and how much time you have! I used canned pineapple in juice rather than syrup as I didn’t want the added sugar.

I’m sure fresh pineapple would taste fantastic in this salad but I didn’t have any at the time. And lastly, I soaked the raisins in boiling water for a few minutes to plump them up a little, this step is entirely optional but I thought is softened them up a little bit more.

The salad will keep in the fridge for a day or two but the mayonnaise does tend to thin out a little bit after a day or so in the fridge, my last batch didn’t last that long  as we ate it in one sitting.

MORE OF MY FAVORITE EASY RECIPES!

Carrot Raisin Pineapple Salad

A very easy nutritious Paleo, Whole 30, and Gluten Free Carrot Raisin Pineapple Salad that requires no cooking and can be made in just a few minutes!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Total Carbs: 28 g
Protein: 1 g
Servings: 4

5 from 49 votes
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb grated or shredded carrots , 455g
  • 1/2 cup raisins , 80g
  • 1 tbsp honey – optional , omit for whole30
  • 1/3 cup pineapple, drained and diced small , 65g
  • 1/2 – 3/4 cup mayonnaise , 125mls – 175mls, or vegan mayo if not whole30

Instructions

  1. Watch my Quick Recipe Video! It’s in the post right below the recipe directions.

  2. This part is optional, but I like to add the raisins to a cup of boiling water for five minutes to plump them up, then drain and pat dry on paper towels.
  3. Mix all remaining ingredients together and serve!
  4. NOTE: I didn’t add honey as I thought it was sweet enough, but you may prefer it sweeter, honey is not whole30 compliant.

    If you enjoyed this recipe, please leave a comment below!

Nutrition Facts
Carrot Raisin Pineapple Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 112
% Daily Value*
Sodium 93mg4%
Potassium 418mg12%
Carbohydrates 28g9%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 10g11%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 15640IU313%
Vitamin C 4.4mg5%
Calcium 41mg4%
Iron 1.5mg8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutritional information on Noshtastic is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site.
Author: Sheena Strain
Course: Side Salad
Cuisine: American

About Sheena Strain

Sheena Strain is the proud owner of Noshtastic, a gluten free website that specializes in easy family meals including Low Carb, Keto, Paleo, Whole30, and many pressure cooker recipes.

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  3. patricia. says

    Thank you Sheena,love this salad and your hint of soaking the raining has made my day,I put the raisins in the prepared carrots, while I prepare all the ingredients and they soften up a little, hot water from now on!! also have used apples when I am out of Pineapple!!!

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  11. Jill Elaine Young says

    5 stars
    Hi Sheena, I always go for the carrot salad at salad bars or the buffet meals when in Las Vegas. I was craving some exactly like your recipe makes since the pandemic curbed my visits to the buffet style dining rooms. I’m 71 and I am getting a big kick out of the young people just discovering this salad that was a staple in school cafeterias for decades. Carrot salad, apple or berry “Brown Betty”and peanut butter cookies were the 3 things served in the cafeteria that tasted the same as home made. About the ONLY three things I ever actually thought were delicious. I appreciate your consideration of the diets of so many others in the way your recipe is presented. This is the first time I have actually made my own carrot salad and I’m glad I chose yours to make. It’s perfectly sweet, moist and chewy with the right amount of crunch.

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  13. Pat says

    5 stars
    Great dish. We used to only have it around winter holidays but we love the color and taste all year around. Sweetness depends on carrots, too.

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  16. Virginia says

    5 stars
    I did carrots in the food processor…added pineapple, apple, dried cranberries and a few pecans, and a little orange juice to the mayo for dressing….

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  17. Letha Lawrence says

    5 stars
    Tonight is the second time I’ve made it and it was great both times. I do put the honey in it.

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  22. L.C. Raybern says

    5 stars
    I made this with light blue agave. Agave is a low glycemic sweetener thus making this salad a good one for diabetics. Also, I used a safflower “mayo”. It really turned out very good. I served it at a potluck dinner I had and got quite a few complements. We are a senior community and many of us are dairy intolerant and or diabetic. This is a wonderful salad for all ages, but especially great for the senior crowd!!

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  23. Shelly says

    So funny how the old recipes keep showing up in blogs!!!
    The lunch ladies at my elementary school back in the late 60s & early 70s served this to us! I loved it!

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  24. Donna says

    Just going to make it, but wondering how many it serves. It has the nutrition label, but not the amount, so it does not help.

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  25. Do You says

    5 stars
    3 things…
    1. You can add chopped up spinach or kale
    2. Cranberries instead of raisins.
    3. To add crunch, maybe sunflower or pumpkin seeds.

    I love this recipe, and I like to put a spin on it sometimes, just to keep it fresh.

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        • Sheena Strain says

          I don’t think there is one that is both vegan and Whole30 compliant that I’m aware of, but I’m not a vegan so there may be an option I’m not familiar with. The Whole30 diet eliminates grains, legumes and beans so it’s hard to make it fit with a Vegan diet as it eliminates most vegan sources of protein except nuts, it’s relies on meat, fish and eggs for protein. You could have a google around for something like’ no mayo creamy whole30 dressing’ or ‘egg free creamy whole30 dressing’ and see if there’s anything out there that someone else has come up with. I’m sorry I’m not much help, I know it’s hard when you’re trying to avoid certain foods.

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          • KRISTEN says

            Whole30/Paleo mayo is super easy to make. Also this shouldn’t be posted as a whole30 recipe with honey as an ingredient…

          • Sheena Strain says

            Hi Kristen, I often make my own mayo too! the honey is listed as an optional ingredient in the directions so whole30 people or those who don’t need the extra sweetness can omit it.

  31. Jen Stembridge says

    I made this for my family today for lunch. It was a HIT!!! My kids absolutely love it. I think I found my new pot luck go to! Thanks for sharing this recipe.

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  32. Robinr says

    Hi! Since this is Whole 30 I’m assuming you found raisins with no added sugar. Where did you find them? I can’t seem to find any. Thanks!

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    • Sheena Strain says

      Hi, I’ve never seen raisins with added sugar, all the brands I’ve used in the USA and the UK are always sugar free. I have Target Market Pantry raisins and the only ingredients are raisins, pretty sure that Sun Maid Raisins are the same. Are you perhaps thinking of craisins which are dried cranberries with sugar added?

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