Carrot Raisin Salad

Recipe: Light Carrot-Raisin Salad

Ingredients

• 3 cups coarsely shredded carrots
• 1 cup diced unpeeled Gala or Empire apples
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
• 1/2 cup dark raisins

• 1/2 cup nonfat or light mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup nonfat or light sour cream
• 1 tablespoon sugar substitute or sugar

Directions

Place carrots, apple, celery, and raisins in a medium bowl and toss to mix. Combine the dressing ingredients in a small bowl and stir to mix well. Add the dressing to the salad and toss to mix. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for several hours before serving.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (2/3-cup per serving): Calories: 68, Carbs: 16 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Fat: 0.2 g, Saturated Fat: 0 g, Fiber: 1.8 g, Protein: 1.2 g, Sodium: 129 mg, Calcium: 26 mg

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Vegetable, 3/4 Fruit

By Terri

Recipe: Carrot Raisin Salad

Ingredients

• 4 cups shredded carrots
• 3/4 - 1 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup salad dressing
• 2 Tbsp. sugar
• 2-3 Tbsp. milk

Directions

Place carrots and raisins in a bowl. Mix together salad dressing and sugar and enough milk to reach a salad dressing consistency. Pour over carrot mixture and toss to coat. Makes 8 servings.

By imaqt1962 from Illinois