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...
Carrot salad had been on my to do list for some time and when I finally got around to it I went at it with a vengeance. I made a whole lot of varieties including this curried salad. The savory goes great with the sweet carrots and the mint adds a great freshness.
Curried Carrot Salad
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 | raisins |
| 1/4 cup | reduced-fat or fat-free mayonnaise |
| 1/4 tsp | lemon zest (minced) |
| 1 Tbsp | fresh lemon juice |
| 1 tsp | curry powder |
| 1 tsp | fresh mint (minced) |
| 1/4 tsp | salt |
| fresh ground black pepper (to taste) |
Fold together the carrots, raisins, mayonnaise, lemon zest, lemon juice, curry powder, mint, salt and pepper.
Chill.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: about 1 cup
Servings: 4
Amount Per Serving
| Calories 60 | Calories from Fat 7 |
| % Daily Value |
| Total Fat 1g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Trans Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium 343mg | 14% |
| Total Carbohydrates 13g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 4g | 15% |
| Sugars 7g | |
| Protein 1g |
| Vitamin A 375% | Vitamin C 14% |
| Calcium 4% | Iron 3% |
| Vitamin K 40 mcg | Potassium 380 mg |
| Magnesium 15 mg | |