My Mom always made a delicious carrot raisin salad and I never knew until I got older how healthy she made it for us. Many pre-made salads add so much mayonnaise and sugar that it becomes a fatty addition to a meal when the ingredients themselves, carrots and raisins, are quite healthy. So what was Mom's secret? She used yogurt instead of salad dressing and cut back on a large amount of the sugar. And boy did we ever scarf it down whenever it was served. Hope you enjoy!
Carrot Raisin Salad
Ingredients:
- 2 cups carrots, grated
- ¾ cup raisins
- 1 small can crushed pineapple with juice
- ⅓ cup low-fat yogurt, plain or vanilla
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ¾ teaspoon lemon juice
Directions:
Add all ingredients together, stir and chill in refrigerator at least 30 minutes.
Serves 4.
Note: Ingredient proportions can be adapted to your liking - less raisins, more pineapple, more yogurt, less sugar etc.
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