MINTED CARROT SALAD

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Carrots are cooked until tender, grated, and then topped with tomato dressing and mint. Note: You could try using julienne carrots instead of grated, if you like.

Provided by TRYOVER

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Carrot Salad Recipes

Time P1DT25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds carrots
1 large onion, diced
¼ cup chopped fresh mint leaves
1 cup tomato sauce
½ cup vegetable oil
1 cup sugar
¾ cup malt vinegar
½ teaspoon mustard powder
½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add carrots and cook until tender but still firm. Drain, cool and grate into a large bowl.
  • In a small saucepan, whisk together the tomato sauce, oil, sugar, vinegar, mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil, whisking constantly, remove from heat and cool.
  • Add onions and mint leaves to the carrots, and pour the dressing over all. Toss until evenly coated and chill for 24 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375.9 calories, Carbohydrate 53.5 g, Fat 18.6 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 316.9 mg, Sugar 42.2 g

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