Quick-N-Easy Carrot, Golden Raisin & Walnut Salad

Name: Quick-n-easy carrot, golden raisin & walnut salad recipe
Yield: Serves 6
Ingredients: 2 cups shredded carrots; ½ cup golden raisins; ¼ cup chopped walnuts; ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt; 1 Tablespoon fresh-squeezed lemon juice; ¼ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

Make this easy 6-serving carrot salad with golden raisins, walnuts, and a creamy Greek yogurt dressing—ready in minutes for your next summer meal.

Serves: 6

By D.J. Wilson May 13, 2025 · 1 min read

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Summer is the perfect time of year to indulge in grilled foods and simple side salads. Add our quick-n-easy carrot, raisin & walnut salad to your summer food menu. Your hungry friends are guaranteed to come back for seconds!

A word about carrots…

Carrots are tasty low-calorie sweet and crunchy vegetables that are ideal for salad recipes. Enjoy this quick-n-easy carrot salad that also features golden raisins and walnuts. This recipe is best served as a side salad alongside a favorite main dish such as grilled chicken or a veggie burger.

Recipe

Quick-n-easy carrot, golden raisin & walnut salad recipe

Serves: 6

Ingredients

Serves 6 6 ingredients

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Salad base

2 cups shredded carrots
½ cup golden raisins
¼ cup chopped walnuts

Salad dressing ingredients

¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
1 Tbsp fresh-squeezed lemon juice
¼ tsp cinnamon (optional)

Salad base ingredients:

Method

Salad directions

In a medium-size bowl, gently toss the salad base ingredients together. Set aside. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, blend the salad dressing ingredients until well-mixed. Add the dressing to the base and serve. Refrigerate any leftovers. Enjoy!