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This colorful traditional salad is one of my mother-in-law's favorites. It's fun to eat because of its crunchy texture, and the raisins give a slightly sweet flavor. Plus, it's easy to prepare. —Denise Baumert, Dalhart, Texas
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Diabetic Exchanges: One serving (prepared with skim milk and 1 cup raisins) equals 1 fruit, 1 vegetables, 1/2 fat; also, 110 calories, 80 mg sodium, 2 mg cholesterol, 24 gm carbohydrate, 1 gm protein, 2 gm fat.
Originally published as Carrot Raisin Salad in Taste of Home April/May 1993, p37
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Reviewed on Apr. 20, 2011 by boundska
I add a grated apple and don't add the sugar and milk just the mayo. Have been making this salad for years.
Reviewed on Apr. 20, 2011 by gramychristine
Carrot and raisin salad has always been a favorite. I have never added sugar and would not ever. I always add chopped pineapple which adds natural sweetness. I have also never heard of milk being added and would not as I do not drink milk. In essence, I like the "plain Jane" version so I will stick to that. I love it!
Reviewed on Apr. 20, 2011 by Town Cleerk
I prefer some pineapple along with carrots and raisins. Without would be a good change, especially if cooking for a group when some don't care for the pineapple.
Reviewed on Apr. 20, 2011 by mjounan
I love this salad, but no longer eat mayo. I will try it with plain yogurt and Splenda instead. Also, pineapple tidbits - & use the pineapple juice in place of the milk.
Reviewed on Apr. 20, 2011 by edwinaseath
I always have made this recipe with yogurt instead of mayonnaise for breakfast. Tastes sinful
Reviewed on Apr. 20, 2011 by Grandpa Elton
My mother made this for us when we were kids and I LOVED it....still do!!! Plus, it's so easy to make and very healthy!!!
Reviewed on May. 08, 2010 by Bevb95
This is sooo delicious! My raisins were dried out so I "plumped" them up in the microwave with water in a measuring cup. Made the receipe even more delicious and saved my hard raisins. The raisins stayed plumped all the way until the end of the eating!!
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2010 by celinda
This salad brings back memories of my childhood in the 50's! My mom always had a salad at dinner but lettuce was harder to come by then and carrots were very abundant. We had this salad at least once a week and it was always a treat. Sweet and crunchy and oh so good! Thanks!
Reviewed on Apr. 04, 2010 by cmstinson
Wonderfully quick to make and delicious!
Reviewed on Apr. 04, 2010 by YStevens
I will be making this again, and again.It's easy to make, take no time at all, and is inexpensive to make for a crowd. Loved the taste!! A refreshing alternative to cole slaw
I will be making this again, and again.
It's easy to make, take no time at all, and is inexpensive to make for a crowd. Loved the taste!! A refreshing alternative to cole slaw
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