Ingredients
- 4 med. carrots, shredded
- 1/2 cup natural or golden raisins
- 1 Tbsp. water
- 1 tsp. minced fresh ginger
- 2 cups diced cooked chicken
- 1/2 green bell pepper, julienned
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise {lite, if desired}
- 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp. sugar
- 8 lettuce leaves
Directions
Place carrots, raisins, water and ginger in a 1-1/2 quart casserole. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Microwave on HIGH 4 minutes or until carrots are crisp-tender. Add chicken and bell pepper. Blend mayonnaise, lemon juice and sugar together. Pour over carrot mixture; toss to coat ingredients.
To serve warm: Microwave on Medium-high (70 percent) 3 minutes.
To serve cold: Refrigerate 2 hours. Arrange lettuce leaves on serving platter and mound chicken mixture in center.
This salad serves 4
By Connie from Oden, Arkansas
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