Fruited Carrot Salad

Name: Fruited Carrot Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 2 cans (11 ounces each) mandarin oranges, drained; 2 medium carrots, grated; 1 medium apple, chopped; 1/4 cup thinly sliced celery; 1/4 cup golden raisins; 3 tablespoons lemon yogurt

Full of fruity sweetness, this fresh-tasting salad tosses together grated carrots with mandarin oranges, apple celery and raisins- all coated with tangy lemon yogurt. Field editor Shirley Glaab of Hattiesburg, Mississippi shared this fun side dish.

Ingredients

2 cans (11 ounces each) mandarin oranges, drained
2 medium carrots, grated
1 medium apple, chopped
1/4 cup thinly sliced celery
1/4 cup golden raisins
3 tablespoons lemon yogurt

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the oranges, carrots, apple, celery and raisins. Add yogurt; stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 112 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 34mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fruit, 1 vegetable.

Originally published as Fruited Carrot Salad in Taste of Home October/November 2004