Carrot Raisin Salad USDA Recipe for Family Child Care

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.
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Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 40 mins

Ingredients
 

  • 5 oz or ⅔ cup Low-fat yogurt, plain
  • 2 oz or ¼ cup Low-fat mayonnaise
  • ¼ tsp Salt
  • tsp Ground nutmeg
  • 1 Tbsp plus 1½ tsp Apple cider vinegar
  • 2½ oz or ¼ cup Honey
  • 6½ oz or ¾ cup Fresh carrots, shredded coarsely
  • 7½ oz or 1 cup Canned pineapple tidbits in 100% juice, drained
  • 4 oz or 1 cup Fresh green apples, cored, small diced, unpeeled
  • 2½ oz or 1¼ cups Golden raisins
  • ½ oz or ¼ cup Coconut, shredded

Quantity
 

  • 5 oz or ⅔ cup Low-fat yogurt, plain
  • 2 oz or ¼ cup Low-fat mayonnaise
  • ¼ tsp Salt
  • tsp Ground nutmeg
  • 1 Tbsp plus 1½ tsp Apple cider vinegar
  • 2½ oz or ¼ cup Honey
  • 6½ oz or ¾ cup Fresh carrots, shredded coarsely
  • 7½ oz or 1 cup Canned pineapple tidbits in 100% juice, drained
  • 4 oz or 1 cup Fresh green apples, cored, small diced, unpeeled
  • 2½ oz or 1¼ cups Golden raisins
  • ½ oz or ¼ cup Coconut, shredded

Ingredients
 

  • 5 oz or ⅔ cup Low-fat yogurt, plain
  • 2 oz or ¼ cup Low-fat mayonnaise
  • ¼ tsp Salt
  • tsp Ground nutmeg
  • 1 Tbsp plus 1½ tsp Apple cider vinegar
  • 2½ oz or ¼ cup Honey
  • 6½ oz or ¾ cup Fresh carrots, shredded coarsely
  • 7½ oz or 1 cup Canned pineapple tidbits in 100% juice, drained
  • 4 oz or 1 cup Fresh green apples, cored, small diced, unpeeled
  • 2½ oz or 1¼ cups Golden raisins
  • ½ oz or ¼ cup Coconut, shredded

Quantity
 

  • 5 oz or ⅔ cup Low-fat yogurt, plain
  • 2 oz or ¼ cup Low-fat mayonnaise
  • ¼ tsp Salt
  • tsp Ground nutmeg
  • 1 Tbsp plus 1½ tsp Apple cider vinegar
  • 2½ oz or ¼ cup Honey
  • 6½ oz or ¾ cup Fresh carrots, shredded coarsely
  • 7½ oz or 1 cup Canned pineapple tidbits in 100% juice, drained
  • 4 oz or 1 cup Fresh green apples, cored, small diced, unpeeled
  • 2½ oz or 1¼ cups Golden raisins
  • ½ oz or ¼ cup Coconut, shredded
*See Marketing Guide

Ingredients
 

  • 5 oz or ⅔ cup Low-fat yogurt, plain
  • 2 oz or ¼ cup Low-fat mayonnaise
  • ¼ tsp Salt
  • tsp Ground nutmeg
  • 1 Tbsp plus 1½ tsp Apple cider vinegar
  • 2½ oz or ¼ cup Honey
  • 6½ oz or ¾ cup Fresh carrots, shredded coarsely
  • 7½ oz or 1 cup Canned pineapple tidbits in 100% juice, drained
  • 4 oz or 1 cup Fresh green apples, cored, small diced, unpeeled
  • 2½ oz or 1¼ cups Golden raisins
  • ½ oz or ¼ cup Coconut, shredded

Quantity
 

  • 5 oz or ⅔ cup Low-fat yogurt, plain
  • 2 oz or ¼ cup Low-fat mayonnaise
  • ¼ tsp Salt
  • tsp Ground nutmeg
  • 1 Tbsp plus 1½ tsp Apple cider vinegar
  • 2½ oz or ¼ cup Honey
  • 6½ oz or ¾ cup Fresh carrots, shredded coarsely
  • 7½ oz or 1 cup Canned pineapple tidbits in 100% juice, drained
  • 4 oz or 1 cup Fresh green apples, cored, small diced, unpeeled
  • 2½ oz or 1¼ cups Golden raisins
  • ½ oz or ¼ cup Coconut, shredded
*See Marketing Guide

Ingredients
 

  • 5 oz or ⅔ cup Low-fat yogurt, plain
  • 2 oz or ¼ cup Low-fat mayonnaise
  • ¼ tsp Salt
  • tsp Ground nutmeg
  • 1 Tbsp plus 1½ tsp Apple cider vinegar
  • 2½ oz or ¼ cup Honey
  • 6½ oz or ¾ cup Fresh carrots, shredded coarsely
  • 7½ oz or 1 cup Canned pineapple tidbits in 100% juice, drained
  • 4 oz or 1 cup Fresh green apples, cored, small diced, unpeeled
  • 2½ oz or 1¼ cups Golden raisins
  • ½ oz or ¼ cup Coconut, shredded

Quantity
 

  • 5 oz or ⅔ cup Low-fat yogurt, plain
  • 2 oz or ¼ cup Low-fat mayonnaise
  • ¼ tsp Salt
  • tsp Ground nutmeg
  • 1 Tbsp plus 1½ tsp Apple cider vinegar
  • 2½ oz or ¼ cup Honey
  • 6½ oz or ¾ cup Fresh carrots, shredded coarsely
  • 7½ oz or 1 cup Canned pineapple tidbits in 100% juice, drained
  • 4 oz or 1 cup Fresh green apples, cored, small diced, unpeeled
  • 2½ oz or 1¼ cups Golden raisins
  • ½ oz or ¼ cup Coconut, shredded
*See Marketing Guide

Ingredients
 

  • 5 oz or ⅔ cup Low-fat yogurt, plain
  • 2 oz or ¼ cup Low-fat mayonnaise
  • ¼ tsp Salt
  • tsp Ground nutmeg
  • 1 Tbsp plus 1½ tsp Apple cider vinegar
  • 2½ oz or ¼ cup Honey
  • 6½ oz or ¾ cup Fresh carrots, shredded coarsely
  • 7½ oz or 1 cup Canned pineapple tidbits in 100% juice, drained
  • 4 oz or 1 cup Fresh green apples, cored, small diced, unpeeled
  • 2½ oz or 1¼ cups Golden raisins
  • ½ oz or ¼ cup Coconut, shredded

Quantity
 

  • 5 oz or ⅔ cup Low-fat yogurt, plain
  • 2 oz or ¼ cup Low-fat mayonnaise
  • ¼ tsp Salt
  • tsp Ground nutmeg
  • 1 Tbsp plus 1½ tsp Apple cider vinegar
  • 2½ oz or ¼ cup Honey
  • 6½ oz or ¾ cup Fresh carrots, shredded coarsely
  • 7½ oz or 1 cup Canned pineapple tidbits in 100% juice, drained
  • 4 oz or 1 cup Fresh green apples, cored, small diced, unpeeled
  • 2½ oz or 1¼ cups Golden raisins
  • ½ oz or ¼ cup Coconut, shredded
*See Marketing Guide

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

Nutrition Facts
Carrot Raisin Salad USDA Recipe for Family Child Care
Amount Per Serving 0 ½ cup (No. 8 scoop)
Calories 189 Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3g5%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 5mg2%
Sodium 217mg9%
Potassium 209mg6%
Total Carbohydrates 39g13%
Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Total Sugars 32g36%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin C 6mg7%
Vitamin D 0IU0%
Calcium 50mg5%
Iron 1mg6%
Vitamin A 287mcg
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*Marketing Guide
Yield / Volume