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Carrot Raisin Salad
This carrot raisin salad is a fun and delicious retro recipe that has graced many a picnic table! A classic BBQ side dish!
Prep Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 133 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups raw grated carrots
- 1/2 cup raisins soaked in warm water until plump, then drained
- 1 large orange peeled and cut into small cubes SEE NOTES
Dressing Ingredients
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1-2 teaspoons white sugar
Instructions
- Combine the first three ingredients in a medium bowl.
- In a small bowl, add the dressing ingredients. Mix until combined. Taste test and see if you want it sweeter, or tangier at this point, and add more sugar or lemon juice.
- Once the dressing is mixed, add to the other ingredients and mix until completely incorporated. Refrigerate until serving.
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Notes
- You can use a small can of pineapple tidbits if you like pineapple instead of orange sections in this. Drain the tidbits well, then mix in as you would the oranges.
Nutrition Information
Calories
133kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
2mg
(1%)
Sodium
143mg
(6%)
Potassium
395mg
(11%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
8132IU
(163%)
Vitamin C
30mg
(33%)
Calcium
40mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 133
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 133kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 143mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 395mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 8132IU | 163% |
| Vitamin C | 30mg | 33% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.