Copycat Chick Fil A Carrot Raisin Salad Recipe (2024)

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Eating your veggies was never so tasty.

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Moms, I know you’ll hear what I’m saying: kids and veggies don’t always get along.

Yeah, mykids love most vegetables and will sometimes eat them happily, with no sauce or anything. But frankly, sometimes they need a little encouragement.

One of the best ways I know to make veggies go down easier is to mix them with fruit. Since fruit is healthy too, a mixed veggie-fruit salad is something I can feel good about giving my girls…and since it tastes sweet and delicious, it’s something they’ll actually be happy to eat.

One of the best fruit-and-veggie salads I know is the carrot raisin salad from Chick-Fil-A. You know, with the shredded carrot and raisins and pineapple, all in this sort of creamy, tangy-sweet dressing?

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But I can’t exactly go out to Chick-Fil-A every time I want to feed my kids some veggies, so I did a little experimenting and whipped up my own copycat version. Turns out, it’s not that hard – the only part that takes time is grating all those carrots. And the way my girls gobble it down makes it well worth the effort.

This salad isn’t about to replace coleslaw in my heart – but it comes in a close second.

Copycat Chick Fil A Carrot Raisin Salad Recipe

Ingredients you will need

  • carrot, shredded
  • pineapple chunks, cut into small piece
  • raisins
  • mayonnaise
  • sugar or honey
  • salt
  • lemon juice
  1. Drain any excess liquid from the carrots.
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  2. Drain the can of pineapple and cut them into a small dice.
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  3. Add the raisins and mix everything well. In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, salad dressing, sugar and salt. Mix well and pour on top of the carrots. Combine everything until it’s well incorporated. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
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5 from 18 votes

Copycat Chick Fil A Carrot Raisin Salad Recipe

This Copycat Chick Fil A Carrot Raisin Salad Recipe is right on point! Now you can make your favorite chain restaurant salad at home.

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes minutes

Serves:8

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Calories:363

Author:Corey Valley

Ingredients

  • 4 cups carrot shredded
  • 2 cups pineapple chunks cut into small piece
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 Tablespoon sugar or honey
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice

Instructions

  • Drain any excess liquid from the carrots.

  • Drain the can of pineapple and cut them into a small dice.

  • Add the raisins and mix everything well. In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, salad dressing, sugar and salt. Mix well and pour on top of the carrots. Combine everything until it’s well incorporated. Refrigerate for at least 30mins.

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Nutrition Information:

Calories: 363kcal (18%)Carbohydrates: 44g (15%)Protein: 2g (4%)Fat: 21g (32%)Saturated Fat: 3g (15%)Cholesterol: 11mg (4%)Sodium: 373mg (16%)Potassium: 535mg (15%)Fiber: 4g (16%)Sugar: 25g (28%)Vitamin A: 10780IU (216%)Vitamin C: 18.6mg (23%)Calcium: 51mg (5%)Iron: 1.1mg (6%)

Nutrition Disclaimer

Family Fresh Meals is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is only an estimate. We recommend running the ingredients through an online nutritional calculator if you need to verify any information.

Course:Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine:American

Keyword:Copycat Chick Fil A Carrot Raisin Salad Recipe

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22 Comments

    • Corey says

      I would say 8-10 medium sized carrots Wendy 🙂 I hope that helps.

      Reply

      • Wendy says

        Thanks!

        Reply

    • Pamela Stewart says

      I just bought 2 bags of pre-shredded carrots at Kroger. Ran them both my electric shredder (as they are too chunky w/o shredding them first). So much easier than trying to guess how many carrots to use-2 bags together make about 4 1/2 cups. Then do the other things in the recipe at your leisure..the hard part (carrots) are done. I’ve come back to this recipe many times.. it’s such a crowd pleaser at holiday dinners and cookouts… or just to keep in the fridge, all to yourself for a nice summer salad

      Reply

  1. Emily says

    Hi! I’m making this tonight 🙂 in one section you mention lemon juice and in another you mention lime….which is the correct one? Thank you

    Reply

    • Corey says

      There was a typo in the recipe card.. sorry about that. It is lemon juice 🙂

      Reply

  2. Robert says

    Is there anything to substitute the mayonnaise with?

    Reply

    • Robert l u d g a t e says

      Hi Robert you might try using plain Greek yogurt and adding more honey to the recipe. I suggest experimenting with that. I’ve used plain yogurt or sour cream in a variety of dishes that normally call for mayonnaise, such as potato salad and try going half mayo and half yogurt or sour cream, but in any case it works out pretty well for me. Best of luck from a Californian transplanted from Georgia.

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  3. Candy C says

    Copycat Chick Fil A Carrot Raisin Salad Recipe (10)
    My Mom requested this salad and your copycat recipe caught my eye. Thank you so much we love it. Seeing as our chick fila doesn’t sell it anymore

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  4. Connie Manshardt (Man's ♡) says

    My husband was so disappointed Chick-fil-A discontinued its carrot raisin salad. I made your copycat recipe yesterday so it could sit overnight for dinner tonight, but I let him sample it. Thank you so much for this recipe and for helping make a large smile appear on my husband’s face when he tasted this. To him it tasted just like Chick-fil-A’s. It couldn’t be any better than that! Thank you, thank you, thank you.

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    • Corey says

      I know! It was such a sad day when they stopped making it. I am so happy your husband loved the recipe 🙂

      Reply

  5. Sally says

    Copycat Chick Fil A Carrot Raisin Salad Recipe (11)
    Fantastic. Tastes just like Chick-Fil-A. I skipped the sugar/honey in the dressing and didn’t miss it. Also used 1 can of crushed pineapple, drained. Cut out the step of chopping the pineapple. Thanks!

    Reply

  6. Nancy Lee-Durrwachter says

    I appreciate the nutritional information, this would be even better if it also listed the serving size.

    Reply

  7. Mary says

    I miss this salad. I bought packaged carrot shreds which are too thick. How should I get this more like the grated ones? Food processor? My arthritis keeps me from grating while carrots. Thanks.

    Reply

    • Corey says

      A food processor should work for you Mary. 🙂

      Reply

  8. Doreen Berry says

    Copycat Chick Fil A Carrot Raisin Salad Recipe (12)
    I made that carrot raisin salad and it was delicious

    Reply

  9. Milissa Laughlin says

    Can you make it the day before? Or will it turn brown?

    Reply

    • Corey says

      Making it a day before should be just fine 🙂

      Reply

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Copycat Chick Fil A Carrot Raisin Salad Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Why did Chick-fil-A stop selling carrot raisin salad? ›

Though Chick-fil-A never explicitly stated why they nixed the carrot raisin salad, it seems likely that it was purely a business decision. As one former employee revealed in the comments: "No one bought [the carrot raisin salad]. We probably sold 1-2 per day.

What is carrot salad made of? ›

Mix shredded carrots and raisins together in a large serving bowl. Whisk mayonnaise, lemon juice, and salt in a small bowl until smooth. Pour over carrot mixture; stir until carrots and raisins are completely coated. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes.

Why raw carrot salad? ›

The original raw carrot salad was developed by Dr. Ray Peat to help support hormonal balance. According to Dr. Peats research, raw carrots contain a unique fiber that binds to endotoxins and excess estrogen to safely eliminate them from the body.

Why is Chick-fil-A getting rid of salads? ›

"At Chick-fil-A, our guests are at the forefront of every decision we make whether testing new culinary creations or rethinking our menu offerings," the restaurant announced. "In an effort to simplify and refresh our menu, we made the difficult decision to remove the Side Salad from our menus earlier this month.

Is Chick-fil-A discontinuing the Cobb salad? ›

While the Cobb Salad and Grilled Market Salad seem to have stood the test of time, the Asian Salad only lasted for about three years before it was removed from the menu in 2016. In addition to the Cobb and Market Salads, Chick-fil-A also currently offers a Spicy Southwest Salad.

Should I blanch carrots for salad? ›

Blanching carrots brings out the best in their vibrant color and flavor. It's commonly done to take the raw edge off of carrots that will be served in a salad, and it's also a good way to prepare carrots for freezing.

How do you soften carrots for salad? ›

Wash, scrape and slice carrots into 1/4 inch thick rounds. Bring water to a boil in a heavy saucepan. Add carrots and garlic, cover, and cook about 15 minutes, or until tender (but still firm). Drain carrots and place in serving bowl.

What is carrots and celery called? ›

carrots, and celery that forms a base and added depth. of flavor for many dishes. Most cultures have their own version.

Can I eat carrot salad every day? ›

You can have carrots daily and as part of a healthy, balanced diet. You are unlikely to get carotenemia (turning your skin an orange-yellow color) unless you eat too many carrots and other carotene-rich foods too often.

Do carrots block estrogen? ›

Scientific literature does not support claims that carrots have the unique ability to fight estrogen dominance.” The hormone-related health benefits of carrots may have to do with their fiber content.

Do carrots heal your gut? ›

Further, studies confirm the vegetable has a prebiotic role, which means carrot fibre is a good source of fuel for the beneficial bacteria that reside in the gut. Many of these gut bacteria produce short chain fatty acids which have benefits not only for the gut but for our wider health too.

Why did Chick-fil-A stop selling coleslaw? ›

"But as our sales volumes grew, it just wasn't feasible to keep adding to the menu without taking anything away." Chick-fil-A cut cole slaw from the menu in January to make room for a new "superfood" side of kale and broccolini in a maple vinaigrette dressing.

Does Chick-fil-A Cobb salad have carrots? ›

Description. "Chick-fil-A® Nuggets, pressure-cooked, sliced and served hot on a fresh bed of chopped Romaine lettuce and baby greens, topped with shredded red cabbage and carrots, roasted corn kernels, a blend of shredded Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheeses,crumbled bacon, diced eggs and grape tomatoes. Made fresh daily.

What's on the market salad from Chick-fil-A? ›

Sliced grilled chicken breast served on a fresh bed of mixed greens, topped with crumbled blue cheese and a mix of red and green apples, strawberries and blueberries. Prepared fresh daily. Served with Harvest Nut Granola and Roasted Almonds.

Why is Chick-fil-A so different? ›

Additionally, Chick-fil-A uses real, whole chicken breasts that are not separated or ground—unlike some other fast-food restaurants whose chicken products are made from multiple sections of the chicken ground together. Each piece of chicken is hand cut before being marinated and breaded.

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