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Carrot and Raisin Sunshine Salad

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Alice Henneman, MS, RD, UNL Extension in Lancaster County

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its fruits and vegetables Web site to reflect the new Fruits & Veggies-More Matters™ campaign, which takes the place of the 5 A Day program. The CDC and the Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH), have partnered with many other organizations to launch a new public health initiative Fruits & Veggies-More Matters.™

Visit the new FruitsandVeggiesMatter.gov and fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org Websites to get tools, recipes and information to help you eat more fruits and vegetables each day!

Following is a carrot and raisin salad recipe from FruitsandVeggiesMatter.gov

Recipe Summary:
Preparation Time: 25 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Cups of Fruits and Vegetables Per Person: 1.0

Ingredients:
1 lb, carrots (5 or 6), peeled and shredded
1/2 cup, raisins
1 carton (8 oz) low-fat vanilla yogurt
5 iceberg lettuce leaves

Directions:
In a large bowl, mix all ingredients together, except lettuce. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 15 minutes. Toss again before serving. Serve on lettuce leaves.

Nutrition info per serving: (1/4 of salad)
Calories 126 kcal; Fat, 1 g; Sodium, 95 mg; Carb, 28 g; Fiber, 3 g; Protein, 4 g; Vit A, 310%; Vit C, 10%; Calcium, 10%; Iron, 4%