How to Make Marinated Carrot Salad (Copper Pennies Salad)

Name: Marinated Carrot Salad Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 2 pounds carrots (peeled and sliced); ½ cup sliced celery; ½ cup sliced green onions; 1 green bell pepper (seeded and sliced); 1 10.75 ounce can tomato soup; ¼ cup sugar; ½ cup distilled white vinegar; ¼ cup olive oil; 1 teaspoon prepared mustard; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

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This easy, old-fashioned salad recipe, Marinated Carrot Salad is also known as Copper Pennies Salad. This old-fashioned dish features carrots, onions and green pepper marinated in a sweet and sour tomato based marinade.

This classic make-ahead salad can be served as either a side dish or a salad and is perfect for any occasion. This salad is a Christmas dinner tradition of ours, made with love every year by my mother-in-law.

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Marinated Carrot Salad - This easy, old-fashioned Marinated Carrot Salad recipes is also known as Copper Pennies. This dish features carrots, onions and green pepper marinated in a sweet and sour tomato based marinade.

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Why I love this recipe

If you are looking for a great way to use up some carrots, a classic carrot salad is a great place to start. Plus, this salad is soooooo simple to make! Together, the carrots and onions are slightly sweet and slightly savory to create a unique flavor that pairs well with hearty dishes!

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To make Marinated Carrot Salad you’ll need

Marinated Carrot Salad 2 - This easy, old-fashioned Marinated Carrot Salad recipes is also known as Copper Pennies. This dish features carrots, onions and green pepper marinated in a sweet and sour tomato based marinade.

Tomato soup
Sugar
Distilled white vinegar
Olive oil
Prepared mustard
Worcestershire sauce
Carrots, peeled and sliced
Sliced celery
Sliced green onions
Green bell pepper, seeded and sliced

Be sure to check out the full ingredient list and printable recipe in the recipe card below.

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Marinated Carrot Salad 14 - This easy, old-fashioned Marinated Carrot Salad recipes is also known as Copper Pennies. This dish features carrots, onions and green pepper marinated in a sweet and sour tomato based marinade.

How to make Copper Pennies salad

The best part about this salad is that it’s affordable, healthy, and really easy to make!

Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk the soup, sugar, vinegar, oil, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce until well blended.

Marinated Carrot Salad 3 - This easy, old-fashioned Marinated Carrot Salad recipes is also known as Copper Pennies. This dish features carrots, onions and green pepper marinated in a sweet and sour tomato based marinade.

Step 2: Stir in the vegetables.

PRO TIP: If more tender carrots are desired, blanch the carrots before preparing the salad by bringing a large pot of water to boil. Add the carrots and cook for 3 to 5 minutes. Drain well before proceeding with the recipe.

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Step 3: Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 4 hours prior to serving. Best if refrigerated overnight.

Step 4: Toss well before serving.

Marinated Carrot Salad 11 - This easy, old-fashioned Marinated Carrot Salad recipes is also known as Copper Pennies. This dish features carrots, onions and green pepper marinated in a sweet and sour tomato based marinade.

Make this Marinated Carrot Salad, then check out my Shredded Brussels Sprouts Salad, Pomegranate and Apple Green Christmas Salad, and Classic Waldorf Salad and more of my easy Christmas Salad Recipes.

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Marinated Carrot Salad 20 - This easy, old-fashioned Marinated Carrot Salad recipes is also known as Copper Pennies. This dish features carrots, onions and green pepper marinated in a sweet and sour tomato based marinade.

Frequently asked questions about Copper Penny Salad

Ah, copper penny salads, the unsung heroes of the veggie world! Let’s tackle the FAQs with a sprinkle of salad humor:

u003cstrongu003eWhy are they called copper pennies?u003c/strongu003e

Well, turns out, saladologists back in the day were also currency enthusiasts. They figured, why not make veggies as valuable as copper coins? Brilliant, right?

u003cstrongu003eCan I use silver nickels instead?u003c/strongu003e

Sure, if you want your salad to have an identity crisis. But hey, who am I to judge? Go ahead and toss in those nickels for some blingy bites.

u003cstrongu003eDo copper pennies cure the Monday blues?u003c/strongu003e

While I can’t promise a complete cure, a colorful salad might just distract you enough to forget it’s Monday. It’s like a veggie therapy session.

u003cstrongu003eWhat’s the secret to perfectly crunchy copper pennies?u003c/strongu003e

It’s all about the crispity-crunchity dance they do in the fridge. Let them chill and groove in there for a bit, and voila—crunch city!

u003cstrongu003eCan I trade my copper pennies for actual pennies?u003c/strongu003e

Ah, the age-old barter question. While I can’t guarantee a favorable exchange rate, you can try negotiating with a salad-loving leprechaun. Good luck!

Can this salad be made ahead?

Yes! The beauty of this salad for Christmas is that it can be made even a few days ahead, and it’s served cold. On Christmas day all you have to do is pull it out of the fridge and add it to the holiday table!