Looking for a refreshing and slightly sweet side dish that fits your points budget? This carrot pineapple salad is creamy, crunchy, and perfectly chilled—ideal for meal prep, cookouts, or just a fresh bite during the day. 😋
📝 Ingredients (Makes 6 servings):
- 2 cups shredded carrots – 0 points
- 1 cup crushed pineapple in juice, drained – 0–2 points (depending on juice amount used)
- ½ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt – 0 points
- 1 tbsp light mayonnaise – 1 point
- 1–2 tsp honey or sugar-free sweetener – 0–1 point
- ¼ tsp cinnamon (optional) – 0 points
- 2 tbsp chopped walnuts – 4 points total
👩🍳 Instructions:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded carrots and drained crushed pineapple.
- In a smaller bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, light mayo, honey or sweetener, and cinnamon if using.
- Pour the creamy dressing over the carrot-pineapple mix and stir until fully coated.
- Add in the chopped walnuts, mix gently.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes in the fridge before serving.
🧮 WW Points Breakdown (per serving, approx.):
| Ingredient | Total Points | Per Serving |
|---|---|---|
| Crushed pineapple | 0–2 | ~0.5 |
| Light mayo | 1 | ~0.2 |
| Walnuts (2 tbsp) | 4 | ~0.6 |
| Yogurt, carrots, spices | 0 | 0 |
➡ Estimated Total per serving: ~2–4 WW points, depending on yogurt, pineapple, and sweetener used.
💡 Tips & Swaps:
- Add raisins for a sweet twist (1–2 points depending on amount).
- Swap walnuts with pecans or slivered almonds, or leave them out for a 0-point version.
- Use sugar-free canned pineapple or fresh for fewer points.
- Want it creamier? Add a spoon of light whipped topping (check points first!).
