Copper Pennies

Copper Pennies is a classic American carrot salad that gets its name from the orange color of the carrots resembling copper pennies.

This is vegan, gluten free and quick meals recipe. Dish can be prepared in 25 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 7.

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Copper Pennies

Cooking Method: Boiling Cuisine: American Courses: Lunch, Side Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Quick Meals Vegan

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 10 min Total Time 25 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 480

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 3 cup Carrots
• 2 tablespoon Sugar
• 2 tablespoon Vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoon White vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Peel and slice the carrots into thin rounds.
2. In a pot, bring water to boil and cook the carrots for 5 minutes.
3. Drain the carrots and let them cool.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the sugar, vegetable oil, white vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.
5. Pour the dressing over the cooled carrots and toss to coat.
6. Let the salad marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 120kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 20g7%

Sugars 10g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.