Best 6 Sweet And Sour Carrot Salad Recipes

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**Sweet and Sour Carrot Salad: A Medley of Flavors to Delight Your Taste Buds**

Experience a symphony of flavors with this refreshing and vibrant Sweet and Sour Carrot Salad. This salad is not only a delightful side dish but also a delightful appetizer or a light lunch option. The medley of sweet carrots, tangy vinegar, savory soy sauce, and a hint of spice creates a harmonious balance that will tantalize your taste buds. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal preparation time, this salad is a perfect choice for busy weeknight meals, potlucks, or picnics. Discover the culinary delight that awaits you in this Sweet and Sour Carrot Salad, complemented by additional variations for a personalized culinary journey.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

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.

COPPER PENNIES CARROT SALAD



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An old-fashioned chilled carrot salad, made with thinly sliced carrots, sweet onion and sweet bell pepper, soaked in a sweet and sour vinegar marinade made with canned tomato soup.

Provided by Deep South Dish

Categories     Side Dish, Vegetables

Time 8h15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound raw carrots, peeled and sliced thin*
1/2 a medium Vidalia or other sweet onion, sliced very thin
1/2 a green bell pepper, sliced very thin
1 (10.5) can condensed tomato soup
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup canola oil
3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire, or to taste
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 teaspoon each kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, or to taste

Steps:

  • Peel carrots, wash and cut them into thin rounds. You should have roughly 4 cups of sliced carrots.
  • Place into a microwave safe bowl, add 2 tablespoons of water, cover and cook on high, about 7 minutes, or until crisp tender. Your microwave time may vary. Drain.
  • Place into a medium to large glass bowl and top with the very thinly sliced sweet onion and bell pepper. Toss.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, whisk together the tomato soup with all of the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for about 5 minutes.
  • Pour hot mixture over the vegetable mixture, cover and refrigerate for 24 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a serving dish and serve as a cold side salad.

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 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 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 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.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, young carrots. Look for carrots that are smooth and brightly colored, with no blemishes or cracks.
  • If you don't have time to marinate the carrots for the full 30 minutes, you can still make the salad. Just be sure to toss the carrots with the dressing and let them sit for at least 10 minutes before serving.
  • To make the salad ahead of time, prepare the carrots and dressing as directed, and then store them separately in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. When ready to serve, combine the carrots and dressing and toss to coat.
  • Garnish the salad with fresh herbs, such as cilantro, mint, or basil, for an extra pop of flavor.

Conclusion:

This sweet and sour carrot salad is a delicious and refreshing side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a healthy and flavorful salad, give this one a try!

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