CARROT SALAD WITH RAISINS, APPLE, PINEAPPLE AND NUTS

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This is a nutritious salad that is equally as tasty with a sandwich or your favorite casserole. The tangy citrus flavors enhance this favorite salad combination.

Provided by Feast Your Eyes

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup raisins
1 lb carrot, coarsely grated
2 small green apples, cored, peeled and diced
8 ounces pineapple, crushed
1/2 cup peanuts, chopped
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground celery seed
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1 1/4 cups sour cream

Steps:

  • Simmer the raisins for 3 - 4 minutes in 2 cups water; let sit 10 - 15 minutes to cool and steep. Chill.
  • Mix together the chilled raisins, carrots, apples, pineapple, peanuts, salt and pepper, and the celery seed.
  • Blend the lemon juice, lemon zest, and sour cream; pour over the carrot and fruit mixture and thoroughly toss to coat well.
  • Chill; serve in lettuce cups or over shredded lettuce. (Toss thoroughly before spooning on lettuce.).
  • Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442, Fat 26.2, SaturatedFat 10.8, Cholesterol 31.6, Sodium 351.2, Carbohydrate 49.8, Fiber 8.4, Sugar 28, Protein 10.2

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