Carrot Delight Salad Moms Food

CARROT SALAD

Steps:

• Put the carrots in a large bowl, and cover with cold water. Set aside for 30 minutes. Drain and return to the bowl.
• Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, cover the raisins with hot tap water. Set aside to plump for 15 minutes. Drain and add to the carrots.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the parsley, vinegar, oil, honey, salt and cardamom, if using. Add to the carrots and raisins and mix until well combined. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 2 days.

BAREFOOT CARROT SALAD

Steps:

• Place the raisins in a small bowl and cover with boiling water. Allow to sit for 5 minutes and then drain.
• Fit a food processor with the grating blade. Cut the carrots in half and place in the feed tube so they are lying on their sides. Process in batches. Place the grated carrots in a medium bowl, add the lemon juice and toss.
• For the dressing, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, sugar and salt. Pour the dressing over the carrots and add the pineapple and raisins. Toss together and serve.

CARROT SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the whole carrots (cut them in half if they don't fit in the pot) and cook until just cooked through, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and cut carrots into 1/2-inch thick slices.
• Whisk together the lemon juice, garlic, cumin, cayenne, and salt in a large bowl. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil until emulsified and stir in the parsley. Add the cooked carrots and toss to combine. Serve cold or at room temperature.

CARROT DELIGHT SALAD, MOM'S

Steps:

• 1. Wash and grate carrots. Add lemon juice and let stand in fridge for 30 minutes. Add marshmallows and grapes. Combine honey and sour cream, toss with carrots. Put in lettuce lined salad bowl.

OLD-FASHIONED CARROT SALAD

Steps:

• Peel the carrots and grate them in a food processor fitted with the large grating attachment-- Lay the carrots on their sides in the feed tube so you will have nice long grated strands.
• Place the grated carrots in a large bowl and add the mayonnaise, pineapple, raisins, salt and pepper.
• Toss well and season to taste.
• Serve chilled or at room temperature.
• Enjoy!

NOT MY MOM'S CARROT/RAISIN/APPLE SALAD

Steps:

• Heat apple juice to boiling, and let raisins plump in juice for 30 minutes.
• Grate carrots and apple, and blot the apple between pieces of paper towel to get rid of excess moisture.
• Drain raisins, reserving juice, and add the raisins to a bowl with the carrot and apple.
• Whisk honey, vinegar, spices and two teaspoons of the reserved apple juice.
• Pour over carrot/raisin/apple mixture and toss well.