Aunt Dorothy's Marinated Carrot Salad

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This has been a family favorite for years. The key to this recipe is not overcooking the carrots and allowing the entire salad to marinate for at least 12 hours. For a spectacular presentation when serving, garnish the top with rings of each color of bell pepper and rings of onion. Serve alone or over a bed of lettuce.

2
Prep Time:
1 day
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
1 day 35 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds carrots, peeled and sliced into rounds

  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed tomato soup

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 1 cup vegetable oil

  • ¾ cup white vinegar

  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon mustard powder

  • 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced

  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced

  • 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and diced

  • 1 large onion, chopped

Directions

  1. Place the carrots in a large pot and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook until carrots are tender. Do not over cook, the carrots should be firm but easy to bite into. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking.

  2. In the container of a food processor or blender, combine the tomato soup, sugar, oil, vinegar, cayenne pepper, salt and mustard powder. Blend for about 3 minutes or until creamy.

  3. In a large bowl, mix together the carrots, green, red and yellow bell peppers and onion. Toss with the dressing, cover and refrigerate overnight. The longer this salad is allowed to sit, the better it is.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

284 Calories
19g Fat
29g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 284
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g 24%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 380mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 29g 11%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 23g
Protein 2g
Vitamin C 55mg 276%
Calcium 32mg 2%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 311mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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