Source: MRS 2021
MRS: 5855 — Vegetables (5500s)

Carrot Raisin Salad

Meal Component Contribution:
½ cup red/orange vegetable, 1/8 cup fruit
Number of Portions: 50  Size of Portion: ½ cup
Recipe HACCP Process: #1 - No cook
Fruits Vegetables (Red/Orange)
  •  Fruits
  •  Vegetables (Red/Orange)

INGREDIENT
MEASURE (FOR 50 SERVINGS)
Carrots, Fresh, Raw, Shredded, #4003
5  pounds + 4  ounces
Raisins, Seedless, Dark, #2416
2  pounds
Milk, Reduced Fat, 2% Milkfat, Bulk
1  cup
Mayonnaise, Reduced Calorie, Bulk, #2249
1  quart
Salt, Table, #2723
1  teaspoon
Nutmeg, Ground, #2713
1  teaspoon
Lemon Juice, Canned/Bottled, #2247
1/4 cup
DIRECTIONS

1.

Place the shredded carrots and raisins in a large bowl.

2.

Combine the milk, mayonnaise, salt, nutmeg, and lemon juice to make the salad dressing.

3.

Pour the dressing over carrots and raisins. Mix the salad lightly until thoroughly combined.

4.

Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for 1 to 1 ½ hours.

CCP:  Refrigerate at 41 degrees F or lower until ready for service.

5.

Mix the salad lightly before serving.

6.

Portion with #8 scoop per serving, Each portion provides ½ cup of red/orange vegetable and 1/8 cup serving of fruit.

CCP:  Hold under refrigeration (41 degrees F or lower) until ready for service. Check temperature every 30 minutes. Cover, label, and date any leftovers. Refrigerate at 41 degrees or lower.

Production Notes

Use USDA Foods or Department of Defense (DOD) foods when available.
Refer to USDA FNS Food Buying Guide for School Meal Programs for quantities to purchase if recipe is altered.
If changes are made in ingredients, check crediting information and re-calculate the nutrition analysis.
”Culinary Techniques for Healthy School Meals: Preparing Vegetables“ provides seasoning and serving ideas for vegetables.

Nutrients Per Serving
Calories
142
Carbohydrates
20.83 g
Dietary Fiber
2.11 g
Protein
1.22 g
Sodium
210.00 mg
Total Fat
6.70 g
Sat. Fat
0.74 g
Trans Fat
0.00 g


Illustrated Presentation of Carrot Raisin Salad
1.

1 serving of Carrot Raisin Salad