Spring Carrot Salad Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time30 MinCooking Time20 Min
Ready In50 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexHealthyServings4
MethodDish
SpecialityVegetarian
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 1-1/4 lb. small new carrots
 Salt To Taste
 Ground pepper1 To taste
 Plain yogurt2/3 Cup (16 tbs) (Dressing:)
 Grated peel and juice of 1/2 orange
 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or chives
 Salt To Taste (Dressing:)
 Ground pepper1 To taste (Dressing:)

Directions

MAKING
1. Scrub carrots leaving very small carrots whole.
2. Make lengthwise pieces out of the larger carrots in half.
3. In a medium saucepan place carrots add 1 cup water and season with salt and pepper.
4. Let it boil, simmer for 5 to 8 minutes such that carrots are crisp-tender.
5. Drain and set aside to cool.
6. For making dressing, in a small bowl, combine yogurt, orange peel, orange juice and parsley or chives and season with salt and pepper.

SERVING
7. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate carrots and dressing separately such that served.
8. To serve, on a platter, place cooled carrots and top with dressing.
9. Serve with cold meats.
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