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.
"There are few things so pleasant as a picnic eaten in perfect comfort."
-W. Somerset Maugham, Author
The refrigerator light goes on...
I love carrot salad and this is the version I grew up with. It's been on my to do list for some time and I am glad I finally got around to it. The great thing is that it's so easy and quick and perfect for your picnic or potluck supper.
Traditional 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.
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 |
| 1/4 tsp | salt |
| fresh ground black pepper (to taste) |
Fold together the carrots, raisins, mayonnaise, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
Chill.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: about 1 cup
Servings: 4
Amount Per Serving
| Calories 58 | Calories from Fat 6 |
| % 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 3g | 14% |
| Sugars 6g | |
| Protein 1g |
| Vitamin A 375% | Vitamin C 14% |
| Calcium 4% | Iron 2% |
| Vitamin K 40 mcg | Potassium 371 mg |
| Magnesium 14 mg | |