Carrot Raisin Salad USDA Recipe for Family Child Care Homes

Age Group: Ages 3-5, Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 6
Carrot Raisin Salad is a favorite springtime recipe packed with fresh carrots, canned pineapple tidbits, fresh green apples, raisins, and shredded coconut. Yummy!
CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION
½ cup (½ cup measuring cup or No. 8 scoop) provides ¼ cup vegetable (¼ cup red/orange vegetable) and ¼ cup fruit.
No ratings yet
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Instructions
 

  • Dressing: Combine yogurt, mayonnaise, salt, nutmeg, vinegar, and honey in a medium bowl. Stir well. Set aside for step 3.
  • Combine carrots, pineapple tidbits, apples, and raisins in a large bowl. Toss lightly. Set aside for step 3.
  • Pour dressing over fruit and vegetable mixture. Stir well.
  • Garnish with coconut.
  • Cover and refrigerate. Keep the salad refrigerated or store at a cool temperature of 40 °F or lower until ready to serve.
  • Serve chilled.
  • Serve ½ cup (portion with ½ cup measuring cup or No. 8 scoop).

Nutrition INFORMATION

Carrot Raisin Salad USDA Recipe for Family Child Care Homes
Amount Per Serving
 
0 ½ cup (No. 8 scoop)
Calories
189
Total Fat
 
3
g
5
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Cholesterol
 
5
mg
2
%
Sodium
 
217
mg
9
%
Total Carbohydrate
 
39
g
13
%
Dietary Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Total Sugars
 
32
g
36
%
Protein
 
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
 
287
mcg
Vitamin C
 
6
mg
7
%
Vitamin D
 
0
IU
0
%
Calcium
 
50
mg
5
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
Potassium
 
209
mg
6
%
N/A=data not available
*Marketing Guide
Yield / Volume