Special Diet Information
Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is NOT safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.
Lactose
This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.
Sodium
This is NOT a low sodium recipe.
GERD / Acid Reflux
This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.
Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.
"I suppose I would still prefer to sit under a tree with a picnic basket rather than under a gas pump, but signs and comic strips are interesting as subject matter."
-Roy Lichtenstein, Artist
The refrigerator light goes on...
I love carrot salad and I especially love this version. It's higher in calories than the traditional version but the flavor is so fantastic. I used the best quality olive oil I have for this and this is the sort of recipe where you want all the flavor to come through.
Carrot Salad with Marjoram Vinaigrette
Servings: 4 | Serving size: about 1 cup
Cooking Time: 15 Minutes
This recipe can be multiplied by 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.
This recipe keeps well in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
| 1 lb | carrots (peeled and shredded) |
| 1/2 cup | dried sweetened cranberries |
| 2 Tbsp | olive oil |
| 1 Tbsp | white wine vinegar |
| 1/4 tsp | dried marjoram |
| 1/4 tsp | sugar |
| 1/4 tsp | salt |
| fresh ground black pepper (to taste) |
Fold together the carrots, cranberries, olive oil, vinegar, marjoram, sugar, salt and pepper.
Chill.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: about 1 cup
Servings: 4
Amount Per Serving
| Calories 155 | Calories from Fat 76 |
| % Daily Value |
| Total Fat 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat 1g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Trans Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 1% |
| Sodium 223mg | 9% |
| Total Carbohydrates 24g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 4g | 16% |
| Sugars 16g | |
| Protein 1g |
| Vitamin A 374% | Vitamin C 11% |
| Calcium 4% | Iron 3% |
| Vitamin K 20 mcg | Potassium 368 mg |
| Magnesium 15 mg | |