Carrot Orange Salad Recipes

CARROT GELATIN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, prepare the lemon gelatin according to package directions using reserved pineapple juice in place of some of the water. Refrigerate until thickened, about 1 hour.
• When the gelatin has thickened, stir in pineapple and shredded carrot. Cover and refrigerate until set, at least 4 hours.

ORANGE CARROT GELATIN SALAD

Steps:

• Gather all your ingredients so that you have everything close at hand on the counter or table. Prepare your ingredients.
• Peel and grate the carrots. Using a colander, drain the pineapple tidbits and mandarin oranges. (Save the juices for use later in a beverage of your choosing.)
• Boil water in a tea kettle.
• While waiting for the water to boil, place the orange gelatin in a medium-sized serving bowl.
• Measure out the boiling water and pour into the bowl. Stir the mixture with a wooden spoon until the gelatin has completely dissolved.
• Add ice cubes to the gelatin and stir until the ice has melted.
• Carefully stir into the liquid gelatin mixture the grated carrots and the drained fruit.
• Cover with plastic wrap and place the bowl in the refrigerator to set. Allow the salad to set at least 8 hours or overnight.
• This gelatin salad will serve 6-8 people.

GRATED CARROT SALAD WITH DATES AND ORANGES

Steps:

• In a large bowl combine the carrots and dates.
• Whisk together the lemon juice, orange juice, salt, cinnamon and olive oil. Toss with the carrots.
• Remove the peel and pith from one of the oranges. Cut the sections away from between the membranes, holding the orange above the bowl to catch juice. Cut the orange sections into halves or thirds, depending on the size, and toss with the carrots. Transfer to a platter or a wide bowl.
• Slice the remaining orange or oranges into thin rounds. Cut the rounds in half, and arrange in an overlapping ring around the carrots. Sprinkle a little more cinnamon over the carrots and oranges, and serve.

ORANGE CARROT SALAD

Steps:

• Place carrots in a medium bowl. Section oranges into the bowl to catch juices. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Cover and chill for several hours.

CARROT, ORANGE & AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• Cut the segments from 2 of the oranges and put in a bowl with the carrots, rocket and avocados. Whisk together the orange juice, zest and oil. Toss through the salad, and season.

MOROCCAN CARROT AND ORANGE SALAD

Steps:

• Add the salad ingredients to a medium bowl.
• Combine the dressing ingredients in a small jar and shake well.
• Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to coat. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.