Best Fruity Carrot Salad Recipes

FRUITY CARROT SALAD

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I get our kids to eat raw carrots by grating them and mixing them with lots of colorful, naturally sweet fruit. Sometimes I add marshmallows and a creamy dressing to camouflage the carrots.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 medium carrots, grated
1 package (10 ounces) miniature marshmallows
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup raisins
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup halved maraschino cherries
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon orange juice
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the carrots, marshmallows, pineapple, raisins, coconut and cherries. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and juices. Fold in whipped cream. Pour over carrot mixture and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts :

FRUITY CARROT SALAD

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I've slightly tweaked it, but the original of this recipe came from the July/August 2005 issue of Home Cooking. Preparation time does not include the 4 hours needed to chill the salad.

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories Fruit

Time 10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

3 tablespoons white wine vinegar (or raspberry vinegar)
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8-1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper
1 lb carrot, shredded
1 cup dried fruits, mixed

Steps:

In a small bowl whisk together the vinegar, canola oil, olive oil cinnamon & pepper, then set the mixture aside.
In a medium bowl, combine the carrots, mixed dried fruits & the oil/vinegar, stirring to mix well.
Refrigerate at least 4 hours before stirring again & serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84.5, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 39.2, Carbohydrate 5.6, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 2.7, Protein 0.5

FRUITY CARROT SALAD

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Tangy and sweet carrot salad with pineapple, dried cranberries and a hint of ginger. Takes about 10 minutes to prep; the rest is refrigeration time.

Provided by Nichola M

Categories Vegetable

Time 2h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

4 cups grated carrots (7 or 8 medium)
2 1/2 cups fresh pineapple chunks (half a medium pineapple, or 5 spears)
3/4 cup dried cranberries
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 cup sugar or 1/4 cup Splenda sugar substitute
1 lemon, juice of
1 cup orange juice or 1 cup Crystal Lite beverage

Steps:

Combine all ingredients and mix well.
Refrigerate 1-2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128.7, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 60.5, Carbohydrate 32.1, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 23.3, Protein 1.6

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