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Tropical Carrot Salad

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 0 minutes
Total time: 10 minutes
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 2 cups shredded carrots (2 to 3 carrots)
  • 1 cup unsweetened pineapple tidbits, drained
  • 3/4 cup raisins
  • 1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise or low-fat plain yogurt
  • 1/4 cup sunflower seeds or slivered almonds

Directions

  1. In a medium serving bowl, combine carrots, pineapple and raisins.
  2. Stir in mayonnaise or yogurt and nuts or seeds. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
  3. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes:

  • Save leftover pineapple and juice in the refrigerator for a few days, or freeze for longer storage.
  • Leftover pineapple can be used in smoothies, fruit salads and more.

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