Heart Healthy Recipes: Day 5

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Carrot-Pineapple Salad With Golden Raisins

Serves 6; 1/2 cup per serving

2 1/2 cups matchstick-size carrot strips

1 8-ounce can pineapple tidbits in their own juice, drained, reserving 1 tablespoon juice

1/3 cup golden raisins

2 tablespoons sugar

2 tablespoons light mayonnaise

1/2 teaspoon curry powder (optional)

In a medium bowl, stir together the carrots, pineapple and raisins.

In a small bowl, stir together the reserved pineapple juice, sugar, mayonnaise and curry powder. Pour over the carrot mixture. Stir gently to coat. Spoon into a serving bowl.

Nutritional Analysis (per serving)

Calories                          99
Total Fat                         2.0 g
     Saturated                   0.0 g
     Trans Fat                   0.0 g
     Polyunsaturated         0.5 g
     Monounsaturated       1.0 g
Cholesterol                       2 mg
Sodium                            81 mg
Carbohydrates                 22 g
     Fiber                             2 g
     Sugars                         16 g
Protein                               1 g

Reprinted with permission from The Best of Healthy Soul Food Recipes, Copyright © 2008 by the American Heart Association.

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