Sunnycarrotsalad Recipes

SUNSHINE CARROT SALAD

Steps:

• Dissolve gelatin in hot water and add cold water and vinegar.Combine well.
• Then add carrots, pineapple and nuts.if desired.
• Refrigerate 2-3 hours or until set.

SUNNY'S QUICK CHILLED CARROT SOUP

Steps:

• For the soup: In a powerful blender, add the carrots, 1 cup of the chicken stock, the creme fraiche, onions, lemon juice, maple syrup, ginger, paprika and nutmeg. Blend until smooth. If needed, add a bit more stock to loosen to the desired texture; this soup should be slightly thick. Taste and season with salt. Blend, taste again and season again if needed. Refrigerate.
• For the garnish: In a small dry pan over medium heat, add the pecans, lemon zest and a few grinds of black pepper. Toss and toast until the pecans become fragrant and the lemon zest shines as well.
• Pour the chilled soup into bowls and serve topped with the garnish.

SUNNY CARROT SALAD

Steps:

• In a large serving bowl, combine the carrots, pineapple and raisins. Stir in mayonnaise. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Just before serving, add almonds and sunflower kernels; toss to coat.

SUNNY VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large salad bowl, toss the broccoli, cauliflower, cheese, onion and raisins. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Sprinkle with bacon and sunflower seeds.

AUNT DOROTHY'S MARINATED CARROT SALAD

Steps:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

CARROT SUNSHINE SALAD

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients in bowl.
• Best when cold.

CARROT AND SUNFLOWER SEED SALAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the carrots with the sunflower seeds, garlic, scallions, pepper, salt, vinegar and oil. Serve on lettuce leaves.

SUNNY VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large salad bowl, toss broccoli, cauliflower, cheese, onion and raisins.
• In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar. Pour over salad; toss to coat.
• Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Sprinkle with bacon and sunflower seeds.

CLASSIC CARROT SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, add pineapple, raisins, mayonnaise, honey and orange zest (if using). Mix until combined.
• Add carrots to dressing and fold together all the ingredients using a rubber spatula or tongs.
• Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, then serve chilled.