Nonnies Apple Carrot Raisin Salad Recipes

NONNIE'S APPLE CARROT RAISIN SALAD

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients and chill at least 1 hour or more.
• (This recipe will feed an army so just adjust to your needs-normally, 1 apple is good for 2 servings.).

CARROT SALAD WITH RAISINS, APPLE, PINEAPPLE AND NUTS

Steps:

• Simmer the raisins for 3 - 4 minutes in 2 cups water; let sit 10 - 15 minutes to cool and steep. Chill.
• Mix together the chilled raisins, carrots, apples, pineapple, peanuts, salt and pepper, and the celery seed.
• Blend the lemon juice, lemon zest, and sour cream; pour over the carrot and fruit mixture and thoroughly toss to coat well.
• Chill; serve in lettuce cups or over shredded lettuce. (Toss thoroughly before spooning on lettuce.).
• Refrigerate leftovers.

NOT MY MOM'S CARROT/RAISIN/APPLE SALAD

Steps:

• Heat apple juice to boiling, and let raisins plump in juice for 30 minutes.
• Grate carrots and apple, and blot the apple between pieces of paper towel to get rid of excess moisture.
• Drain raisins, reserving juice, and add the raisins to a bowl with the carrot and apple.
• Whisk honey, vinegar, spices and two teaspoons of the reserved apple juice.
• Pour over carrot/raisin/apple mixture and toss well.

CARROT, APPLE & RAISIN SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk lemon juice and jelly in large bowl to blend.
• Add carrots, apple, cashews and raisins.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Toss thoroughly.