Grandmothers Carrot Salad Recipes

SHREDDED CARROT SALAD

Steps:

• In a small nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium. Add shallot and cook until softened, 8 minutes. Add fennel and cumin and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. In a medium bowl, toss together carrots, lime juice, and shallot mixture; season with salt and pepper.

GRANDMOTHER'S CARROT CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Place the carrots and onion into a large saucepan and fill with about 1 inch of water. Bring to a boil, then steam over medium heat until carrots are tender enough to pierce with a fork, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain and allow to cool slightly.
• In a large bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, sugar and cheese. Stir in the carrots and onion until evenly coated. Transfer to a casserole dish. Top with crumbled crackers.
• Bake for 20 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until sauce is bubbly and the top is toasted.

GRANDMA'S CARROT CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 10-in. fluted tube pan., Beat first 4 ingredients until well blended. Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; gradually beat into sugar mixture. Stir in carrots and walnuts., Transfer to prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 50-60 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack; cool completely., For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Spread over cake.

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.

OLD-FASHIONED CARROT SALAD

Steps:

• Peel the carrots and grate them in a food processor fitted with the large grating attachment. If you lay the carrots on their sides in the feed tube, you will have nice long grated strands.
• Place the grated carrots in a large bowl and add the mayonnaise, pineapple, raisins, salt, and pepper. Toss well and season to taste. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

OLD-FASHIONED CARROT SALAD

Steps:

• Peel the carrots and grate them in a food processor fitted with the large grating attachment. If you lay the carrots on their sides in the feed tube, you will have nice long grated strands.
• Place the grated carrots in a large bowl and add the mayonnaise, pineapple, raisins, salt, and pepper. Toss well and season to taste. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

GRANDMA'S CARROT SALAD

Steps:

• Mix carrots and raisins together in a large bowl. Whisk mayonnaise, lemon juice, and salt together in a small bowl until smooth. Pour lemon juice mixture over carrot mixture and stir until carrots are completely coated. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes.

GRANDMOTHER'S CARROT SALAD

Steps:

• Peel carrots and cut into rounds. Cook until just tender and drain.
• Combine all ingredients except the first three to make the marinade/dressing.
• Add carrots to the marinade while still hot.
• Add peppers and onions and mix well.
• Place in airtight container and store in the refrigerator.
• Stir occasionally (2 or 3 times a day) for best flavor.