Best 7 Sweet And Sour Carrot Salad Recipes

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A sweet and sour carrot salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that can be enjoyed as a side or main dish. The combination of sweet and sour flavors, crunchy carrots, and a variety of other ingredients creates a delightful and satisfying dish. Whether you're looking for a light and healthy option or a flavorful and colorful addition to your meal, a sweet and sour carrot salad is sure to please.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SWEET & SOUR CARROTS



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"I wanted to try serving carrots differently and everyone raved over these." You'll love the combination of flavors and colors. Delores Romyn - Stratton, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound medium carrots, cut into 1-inch slices
1 medium green pepper, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks, undrained
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce

Steps:

  • Place 1 in. of water and carrots in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 7-9 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add green pepper. Cover and cook 3 minutes longer or until tender. Drain and set aside. , Drain pineapple, reserving juice; add enough water to the juice to measure 3/4 cup. Set pineapple aside. In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir in the pineapple juice mixture, vinegar and soy sauce until smooth. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Stir in the reserved carrots and pineapple; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 459mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

SWEET AND SOUR CARROT SALAD



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Make and share this Sweet and Sour Carrot Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups fresh bean sprouts
3/4 cup shredded carrot
1/2 cup thinly sliced green bell pepper
1/2 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper
1/4 cup sliced green onion
1/4 cup chopped banana pepper
1/2 cup white vinegar
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon hot sauce
1 garlic clove, crushed

Steps:

  • Combine the first 6 ingredients in a medium bowl, tossing well. Combine the vinegar and remaining ingredients, stirring well with a whisk.
  • Pour the vinegar mixture over sprout mixture, tossing gently to coat. Cover and chill.

SWEET-AND-SOUR CARROTS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Halve 1 pound carrots lengthwise and cut into 3-inch pieces; steam until tender, about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, simmer 2 tablespoons cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 teaspoons sugar, 1 smashed garlic clove and a pinch of salt until syrupy, about 3 minutes. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes. Season the carrots with salt and drizzle with the sweet-and-sour sauce. Top with chopped parsley.

SWEET AND SOUR CARROTS OR COPPER PENNIES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds carrots
1 can tomato soup
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup sugar
2 cups vinegar
1 teaspoon dry dill
1 teaspoon salt
1 large green pepper, diced
1 large onion, diced

Steps:

  • Dice carrots then cook in boiling water until tender yet crisp. Drain and allow to cool. Combine tomato soup, vegetable oil, sugar, vinegar, dry dill and salt and bring to a simmer. Let cool to room temperature. Pour mixture over carrots. Add green pepper and onion along with the mix and carrots.

MARINATED CARROT SALAD



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This is a nice change from the ordinary vegetable salads to accompany a turkey or ham dinner. The dressing on this salad makes a delicious marinade for broiled or grilled meats.

Provided by TIA_DAWN

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Carrot Salad Recipes

Time 4h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds carrots, sliced
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
¼ cup white sugar
½ cup white vinegar
¼ cup canola oil
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
½ cup chopped celery
½ cup chopped green onion
1 green bell pepper, seeded and cut into strips

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to boil, add carrots and simmer until tender, approximately 3 to 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the soup, sugar, vinegar, oil, mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Add carrots, celery, onion and pepper and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours to allow carrots to marinate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.6 calories, Carbohydrate 23.7 g, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 303.9 mg, Sugar 15 g

SWEET CARROT SALAD



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This salad is sweet and simple - great for a BBQ or a pot luck and best when left to sit for an hour to let flavors meld.

Provided by Doug Matthews

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Carrot Salad Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound carrots, grated
1 cup crushed pineapple
½ cup raisins
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons mayonnaise, or to taste
1 dash lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix together the carrots, pineapple and raisins. Stir in the honey, mayonnaise and lemon juice until evenly coated. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105 calories, Carbohydrate 20.6 g, Cholesterol 1.3 mg, Fat 2.9 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 60.3 mg, Sugar 15.3 g

SWEET AND SOUR CARROTS



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This is an easy and tasty new way to make carrots. Mom makes this alot when we have guests, and it's always the first dish to run out.

Provided by Emoximuu

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 2/3 cup, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups sliced carrots
4 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon soy sauce

Steps:

  • Boil sliced carrots until crips-tender; drain and remove from pan.
  • In the same pan combine all other ingredients, cook over medium until bubbly.
  • Add carrots back into the pan, stir and cook until heated through.

Tips:

  • To make the carrot salad more flavorful, use a variety of carrots, such as rainbow carrots or purple carrots.
  • Be sure to peel the carrots before shredding them. This will help to remove any dirt or blemishes.
  • If you don't have a mandoline, you can use a food processor fitted with a shredding blade to shred the carrots.
  • To make the dressing, whisk all of the ingredients together until smooth. You can adjust the amount of sugar to taste.
  • Allow the carrot salad to chill for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld together.
  • Serve the carrot salad as a side dish or as a light lunch or dinner.

Conclusion:

Sweet and sour carrot salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its vibrant colors and tangy flavor, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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