PICKLED CARROT SALAD

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"Years ago, we enjoyed chilled pickled carrots in a restaurant," recalls Pat Walter of Pine Island, Minnesota. "They were so good I hunted through my cookbooks until I found a similar recipe. It's a refreshing change from traditional picnic fare."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 pound carrots, julienned
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/3 cup water
1 tablespoon sugar
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard

Steps:

Place 1 in. of water in a large saucepan; add carrots. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 7-9 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain , Transfer to a serving dish. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine remaining ingredients; shake well. Pour over carrots; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309 calories, Fat 28g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 630mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 1g protein.