Chick-Fil-A Carrot Raisin Salad

By msippigrl

This copycat recipe tastes just like the original. This is the perfect Southern-inspired side for your next barbecue!

Ingredients

• Optional add-in at serving:
• 1 pound whole carrots, grated or finely shredded (4 cups)
• 1/3 cup dark raisins, loosely packed
• 1 can (20-ounce) crushed pineapple in juice
• 4 teaspoons sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 to 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/3 cup chopped pecans

Preparation

Step 1

Chill everything except the sugar for at least an hour before making the salad.

Drain the pineapple in a colander; press down on it, squeezing all the juice out. (It needs to be very dry or the salad will be runny. After draining it well, I pour it out on paper towels and give it a squeeze.) Place pineapple in a bowl; stir in the sugar and lemon juice. Stir in 1/2 cup mayo (can add more later if needed). Refrigerate until needed.

Grate/shred the carrots into a large bowl; stir in the raisins. Stir in the pineapple dressing, blending well. Refrigerate until serving time then add the pecans, if using, and a bit more mayo if needed for consistency.