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Carrot salad

This quick and easy-to-make salad adds flavor to picnics, family gatherings or any meal on a busy day.

Ingredients

2 cups carrots, peeled and shredded
1 8-ounce can crushed pineapple, drained
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Dash of ground nutmeg
Dash of ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon orange peel, fresh or dried
1/2 stalk celery, chopped
1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
1/4 cup raisins

Directions

1. Combine carrots, pineapple and lemon juice. Set aside.
2. Mix yogurt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and orange peel. Stir in carrot mixture.
3. Add celery, walnuts and raisins. Combine all ingredients.
4. Chill in refrigerator until ready to serve.

Makes 6 servings.