COPPER CARROT SALAD

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This colorful quick-to-fix salad has been made by my family for many years. My mom, Jean Hamm, shared the recipe so I could have it in my wedding dinner.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

5 pounds carrots, cut into 1/4-inch slices
2 medium green peppers, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
1-1/2 cups sugar
1-1/2 cups vinegar
1 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
2 teaspoons ground mustard
2 teaspoons curry powder
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Place carrots in a Dutch oven. Add 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until carrots are tender. Drain; rinse in cold water., In a large bowl, combine green peppers, onion and carrots; set aside. In a large saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients; cook over medium heat until sugar is dissolved, stirring occasionally. Cool for 10 minutes. Pour over carrot mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 244mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 2g protein.