Carrot, Fruit, and Spinach Salad

A light yogurt dressing is tossed with carrots, raisins, and pecans for this spinach salad. Mango and pineapple top it off. Enjoy as a side salad or main dish.


Carrot, Fruit, and Spinach Salad


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Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 2 servings
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Ingredients
 
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  • 1  medium  carrot, peeledOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  raisinsOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  coarsely chopped pecansOn Sale
  • 1/4  cup  plain low-fat yogurtOn Sale
  • 2  teaspoons  frozen orange juice concentrate, thawedOn Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon  white wine vinegarOn Sale
  • 1/8  teaspoon  saltOn Sale
  • 1 1/2  cups  fresh baby spinach or sorrel leavesOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  fresh or canned pineapple chunksOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  fresh mango or peach slicesOn Sale

Directions
1.
Using a vegetable peeler, cut carrot lengthwise into thin strips. In a medium bowl, combine carrot strips, raisins, and pecans. In a small bowl, stir together yogurt, orange juice concentrate, vinegar, and salt. Stir yogurt dressing into carrot mixture. Cover and chill for 2 to 24 hours.
2.
Line two salad plates with spinach leaves. Divide carrot mixture between salad plates. Serve with pineapple chunks and mango slices.

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