December 27, 2011

Carrot Salad



A colorful contrast to the rest of the meal! ANY meal!

Note to self: I think I’ll try substituting yogurt for the mayo.



Ingredients:
3 C shredded carrots
1/3 C raisins
8-oz can crushed pineapple, well drained
¼ C mayonnaise
1 tsp finely shredded orange zest
¼ C toasted pecans (optional)

In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded carrot & raisins; set aside. In a small mixing bowl, stir together crushed pineapple, mayo, & orange peel. Stir mayo mixture into carrot mixture. Cover & chill for 2-24 hours. Sprinkle with toasted pecans when serving if desired. May also garnish with pineapple slices if you'd like.

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17 comments:

  1. Yum! Was this on your Christmas dinner table?

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  2. I love carrots - what a great idea! I also like your idea of substituting mayo for yogurt, but I'm not a mayo fan lol.

    Jamie
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  3. Sounds tasty...We prepare carrot salad in a different way..
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  4. This has got my wheels turning. I love to juice carrots and I am thinking I could use the carrots from the juice, and instead of the orange zest, I could use my orange essential oil. I am not sure if my thoughts will equate the taste of your recipe, but I might give it a try. Thanks for sharing and allowing me to get creative with your recipe. :) Sounds yummy!

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  5. I have never added pineapple to mine and although I don't fix it often..I love it.

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  6. Sounds like something my hubby would enjoy

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  7. This looks very good. Thank you for sharing. Pat

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  8. I don't like raisins, much, but I looks pretty. Thanks for linking up at Tuesdays Gone

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  9. when I was a kid made a carrot salad quite often come see what I shared at http://shopannies.blogspot.com

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  10. I used to make carrot salad, all the time. I have no idea why I stopped but your recipe is going to be why I start.

    Thanks for sharing with Let's Do Brunch.

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  11. This sounds like such a delicious and intriguing salad! I love the combination of the carrots with the fruit and nuts. Thank you for sharing it with Let's Do Brunch.

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  12. I love carrots and am always looking for new salad recipes... so this is definitely going to be in one of my lunch boxes next week!

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  13. This sounds great!! Always looking for something new and refreshing :)

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