Carrot Raisin Salad

This Carrot Raisin Salad is a great source of vitamin A, which keeps eyes and skin healthy. It seemed a little unusual at first but it tasted really good.

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 5 minutes

(Make 10 serving)

Amount Per Serving (about 1/2 cup): 90 Calories, 1 g. Protein, 18 g. Carbohydrates, 2 g. Dietary Fiber, 14 g. Sugar, 2 g. Fat (0 g. Sat Fat), 5 mg. Cholesterol, 90 mg. Sodium

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of shredded carrots (about 4 carrots)
• 1⁄2 cup of raisins
• 2 Tbsp. of low-fat mayonnaise (or salad dressing)
• 2 Tbsp. of plain yogurt or orange juice

Preparation:

• In large-size bowl, combine carrots and raisins.
• In small-size bowl, mix mayonnaise (or salad dressing) with yogurt (or orange juice.)
• Pour mixture over carrots and raisins and chill until serving time.
• Refrigerate leftovers within 2 to 3 hours.

Source: healthyrecipes.oregonstate.edu

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