Carrot Salad With Marcona Almonds and Dried Mangoes

Submitted by Rita1652

"Sweet, crunchy, easy and tasty for pot luck, outdoor parties.I used kefir which I make thick by straining the whey. I just made again for the Fourth of July adding Pineapple and so so good!"

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 20

ingredients

• Dressing

• 1 lemon, juice
• 1⁄2 1/2 cup sour cream or 1/2 cup yogurt
• 2 2 tablespoons lime basil (use a mix of all) or 2 tablespoons parsley (use a mix of all)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon honey or 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1⁄2 cup mayonnaise, optional for more creaminess

• Salad

• 5 cups fresh shredded carrots
• 3⁄4 cup marcona almonds, rough chopped
• 1⁄4 cup crystallized ginger, rough chopped
• 3⁄4 cup dried mango, diced
• 1 cup diced fresh pineapple (optional)

directions

1. Mix dressing ingredients together.
2. Add remaining ingredients toss and chill for 1-24 hours.
3. Taste and adjust seasoning.
4. Garnish with fresh herbs.

Reviews

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Absolutely love the crystallised ginger, almonds and the fruitiness in this salad! Did not find it needed the optional mayo at all.