Carrot Salad With Green Onions Recipes

AUNT DOROTHY'S MARINATED CARROT SALAD

Steps:

• Place the carrots in a large pot and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook until carrots are tender. Do not over cook, the carrots should be firm but easy to bite into. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking.
• In the container of a food processor or blender, combine the tomato soup, sugar, oil, vinegar, cayenne pepper, salt and mustard powder. Blend for about 3 minutes or until creamy.
• In a large bowl, mix together the carrots, green, red and yellow bell peppers and onion. Toss with the dressing, cover and refrigerate overnight. The longer this salad is allowed to sit, the better it is.

MARINATED CARROT SALAD

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.

CARROT SALAD WITH GREEN ONIONS

Steps:

• Mix carrots, green onions and parsley in large bowl to blend.
• Whisk vinegar, lemon peel and mustard in small bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour dressing over carrot mixture. Toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours. (Can be prepared 8 hours ahead. Keep refrigerated. Let stand 1 hour at room temperature before serving.)
• Spoon salad into cabbage leaves; arrange on platter and serve.

CARROT AND RED ONION SALAD

Steps:

• Put the carrots and onion in a medium bowl. Drizzle the olive oil and lemon juice over the vegetables. Season with salt and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Toss well to coat with the dressing. Add the cilantro and toss just to combine. Serve immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

CARROT SALAD WITH ORANGE, GREEN OLIVES, AND GREEN ONIONS

Steps:

• Cook carrots in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 7 minutes. Drain well.
• Whisk oil, lemon juice, orange peel, and coriander in large bowl to blend. Add hot carrots and toss to coat. Cool, tossing occasionally. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with honey, if desired. Stir in olives and green onions. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated.)
• Stir salad to redistribute dressing. Garnish edges of platter with orange slices and parsley. Mound carrots in center.

RAW CARROT AND ONION SALAD

Steps:

• In a bowl toss together the carrots, the onion, the oil, the zest, the lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste until the salad is combined well.

HONEY-GLAZED CARROTS WITH GREEN ONIONS

Steps:

• Salt a large saucepan full of water and bring to a rapid boil. Add carrots and boil 5-7 minutes, until tender. Drain.
• In a large skillet or saute pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Remove garlic and discard.
• Add the honey, stirring to blend. Add carrots and salt and pepper to taste (it doesn't need much, a few shakes should do it). Stir around until carrots are coated. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 7-10 minutes, until carrots begin to brown. (You may need to increase heat to medium-high on some stoves.)
• Pour carrots and all the "juices" into a serving bowl. Add green onions and toss.

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.

CARROT & GREEN PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• Cook carrots in boiling water 9 minutes until tender-crisp (not soft). Drain.
• Add onions & green peppers.
• Mix together the rest of the ingredients and pour over the carrot mixture.
• Cover and refrigerate overnight.