Reviewed: Mar. 30, 2012

Sorry the pineapple and the coconut were just too odd for my taste in the carrot salad. If I was a from the South and had grown up with it as most there have, I am sure it would be a hit.

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Johanna Culp

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Ojai, California, USA

Living In: San Diego, California, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 31, 2012

First, I had greek yogurt so I used 2/3 cup, added a splash of vanilla extract and a big squeeze of honey to the dressing. I was thinking of my mom's apple salad with mayonaise dressing and wanting something like it but a little healthier yet still delicious. Did I ever find it! It hasn't even chilled yet and I could sit and eat the whole bowl. When the flavors chill together it will be worth 6 stars. Serving it with pork chops tonight which I think is going to be a perfect pairing.

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ljrgilmore

Reviewed: Dec. 28, 2011

This was so great! Renewed my memories of carrot salad and made me decide it would be a great lunch substitute once in a while! Highly recommend using both the pineapple and the coconut, it's a hit.

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april

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Nov. 26, 2011

Very good. Fresh tasting and not too sweet. I used granny smith apples, and had to substitute because I didn't have all the ingredients: used only plain yogurt, orange instead of lemon juice, and no coconut. I made this for thanksgiving to use up the leftover carrots and apples in my fridge. Also made for a pretty presentation with all the different colors.

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rainekitty

Cooking Level: Beginning

Living In: Mount Airy, Maryland, USA

Reviewed: Oct. 12, 2011

Really good!

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Penelope36

Reviewed: May 3, 2010

This was a fantastic salad. I made it for a crowd and had less than 1 serving left over which told me everyone liked it. I even had several people ask for the recipe. I used all plain yogurt (didn't have any vanilla on hand) & added 1 Tablespoon of sugar to take the place of the vanilla. I also added about 1/2 teaspoon of salt & 1/4 teaspoon of celery seed to jazz it up (like others said, it was missing something) I also added chopped walnuts & omitted the coconut (personal preference). Great base that's easy to personalize. Oh & you can't even tell that its a "lightened up" version! Yum! Thanks Kim for a great salad!

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klb520

Reviewed: Jan. 17, 2010

Okay...nothing special. Probably if I made it again I would add walnuts. It was missing something.

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Maridele

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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Purcellville, Virginia, USA

Living In: Hamilton, Virginia, USA

Reviewed: Mar. 11, 2009

My family really likes this sweet-tart crunchy salad and its a quick side for potlucks. I don't like coconut so I don't add it and I only use plain yogurt plus a dash of salt. I also shred the apples along with the carrots for a more uniform texture. Thanks for the recipe!

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EMIRELLI

Reviewed: Oct. 22, 2008

Good flavor and relatively easy to make, but be warned, it does not keep well.

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brenna

Reviewed: Sep. 14, 2008

Great!! I loved it...good salad to take in my lunch when I am tired of lettuce. I didn't have pineapple so omitted it and substituted craisens for the raisens. I'm kinda glad I didn't have the pineapple, it may have made it to sweet and "dessert like".

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