CARROT SALAD


ingredients

1 (8 oz.) can crushed pineapple (juice packed), drained (reserve 2 Tbsp. juice)
2 c. shredded carrot
1/2 c. sliced celery or chopped green pepper
1/2 tsp. finely shredded lemon peel
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. sugar or brown sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
dash of ground ginger
4 lettuce leaves (optional)

preparation

In a medium mixing bowl, combine drained pineapple, reserved pineapple juice, carrot, celery or green pepper, lemon peel, lemon juice, sugar, salt and ginger. Toss to coat well. Cover and chill for 2 to 24 hours, stirring occasionally. Serve on lettuce-lined plates, if desired. Makes 4 servings.

Per Serving: 65 Calories, 0 g. Fat, 0 mg. Cholesterol and 169 mg. Sodium.