Marinated Carrots are the perfect holiday dinner time-saver because you can make these a day or two ahead.
Marinated Carrots is a recipe that both my mom and my mother in law has been making for years! Not being a very popular recipe, I was super surprised to find that my husband’s family included Marinated Carrots in all of their festive meals as well! Match made in heaven? I think so!
I’ve had a few friends turn up their noses when they heard this dish is served cold, don’t be fooled! It’s actually the perfect balance to a hot and heavy meal like a turkey dinner.
But that’s not even the beauty of it! The best part is that this veggie dish is made ahead of time, even a couple days if you like and then you know that you have one part of the meal done and out of the way for all the heavy lifting that goes on during the holiday meal prep!
Marinated Carrots
A perfect companion to a holiday feast! This dish can be kept in the fridge for up to a week, so go ahead and make it a couple of days ahead. Place the carrots in a large saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until nearly done. Drain, and transfer to a large bowl. Add onion and green pepper strips to the same bowl. While carrots are cooking, mix tomato soup, oil, vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, mustard and ketchup together in a medium sized bowl. Pour mixture over top of vegetables and mix well. Cover and refrigerate overnight.Marinated Carrots
Ingredients
Instructions
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
10
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 290Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 499mgCarbohydrates: 45gFiber: 8gSugar: 30gProtein: 3g
We serve our marinated carrots recipe when we have turkey dinners during the holidays like Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving. It’s a tradition and part of the holiday meal, but because this recipe is served cold and feeds a crowd, it’s also a great option for bringing along to summer potlucks, picnics and barbecues as well.
Knowing that you can prepare this dish the day before, leaves the day of the event wide open for getting the family ready to go and on the road to your destination.
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For another favourite carrot recipe, try these Balsamic Honey Glazed Oven Roasted Carrots or if you are looking for another holiday side dish idea, try these Gluten-Free Cauliflower Ranch Potatoes
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I have never made them this way. I may have to try this. Thanks!
These look delicious! I love carrots – and make-ahead recipes! I’ve pinned this to try sometime soon. 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
make ahead recipes are essential for the holiday meals! big time saver!
I must admit, the idea of eating them cold does seem odd to me. I do like the recipe but think I’d eat it warm.
I’ve never had them warm, but they would probably be okay that way too
This looks yummy Jennifer and I personally love to much on cold carrots, raw or cooked 🙂
Suz
This looks good. I pinned it. Think I’m going to try it soon. I have 40 lbs of carrots to use up. 🙂
whoa really? this is a great way to use them up! I love that they can keep in the fridge for so long!
These are SO GOOD!! I haven’t made them in years, I’ll have to put them on the ‘to make’ list.
yay! another marinated carrot fan!
I’m not a big fan of carrots but maybe in a sauce like this I would like them more!
I love carrots… this looks like an interesting recipe! I might leave out the sugar in my recipe; I find carrots sweet enough on their own. Thanks for sharing!
My mom used to make these carrots and I loved them!! She got a lot of compliments on this at dish-to-passes. I am not sure but it may have come from Tupperware, (she sold it for 25+ yrs.) I remember a picture of the marinated carrots in a green Tupperware bowl, maybe in the catalog. I don’t know but I am having good memories anyway! Try it cold! You will love it!
we always eat it cold too, my mom probably served this in tupperware too!
I’m going to have to try this. Love carrots any way!
Im going to have to make these! We love carrots here!
Looks like a nice, different way to do carrots.
The only difference between yours and mine is the mustard,interesting will add it next time !
Both my husband and I like carrots and this is one recipe that is different than most. I am very curious how these would taste so I am going to make but cut the recipe down to smaller amount… just in case he or I do not fancy….but I do have to give it a try as it does sound good to me. 🙂
It does make a lot
I made this and added a can of pineapple pieces to it ! Wow sooooo yummy !!!!
ohhh that’s a great idea! My husband doesn’t like pineapple or I would totally try that!
We make this along with our other salads.. delicious..I made a huge punch bowl full for a potluck..my bowl was empty when I left.. everybody loved it!!
Great to hear, glad you enjoy them!
Haven’t made these since the 70s, very popular dish to bring to a BBQ. Found this recipe and made it …. turned out just like I remembered. Love it.
Great to hear Anne!
I’ve made these in the past for picnics and they went over very well! Several people asked for the recipe. I was reluctant to share as this was my contribution to the gatherings.
Very tasty!!🥕🥕🥕
Great to here! I am getting ready to make them for Thanksgiving!
Can this recipe be used to preserve in jars, or does it have a short shelf life?
I have never tried preserving this recipe
This is a Delicious Recipe. My Sister Inlaw has a recipe very close to This one.
Thank You!
Happy Thanksgiving 🦃
Happy Thanksgiving Margaret!
So happy I found this recipe… my mom would always make them, but on the recipe I just have vinegar listed not white or apple cider…. Glad u specified, I made them for thanksgiving with the apple cider vinegar and it just wasn’t the same… great dish to have around for when you have the munchies!!! Christmas will be better this time! Also I use a red onion diced !
Made these for our church’s family and friends. I am sure they will go over well. I made à double batch. I have had them before and they are awesome
Great to hear! Thanks for sharing!
I love these but eat them hot. I’m going to try to bottle them this year as we have so many carrots.
I’ve never had them hot!
Can canned carrots be used?
I have never tried canned carrot, but it’s certainly possible. Let me know if you give it a try
My mom used to make something similar a looong time ago. I hope this recipe comes close. I might try less sugar and see how I like it with balsamic instead of white vinegar. Making a small tester batch. If okay, I’ll be making a double batch.
My mother used to make marinated carrots about 40 years ago and I loved them. I found the recipe this week so thankfully I made it for everyone at my Church Christmas Pot Blessing and it was a great hit.
great to hear! thanks for sharing!
I grew up having this dish my mom made for every holiday. I have added it to my traditions as well. I add a splash of Worcestershire sauce and a sprinkle of garlic powder. It’s definitely a vintage recipe passed down for many many years!
Recipe looks amazing, but I’m wondering if I can can it and put it on the shelf
Hi Debby, I’ve had a comment left on pinterest telling me that they do can this recipe, so it’s worth a try! I haven’t done it myself, but would love to hear how it goes.
The carrots and onion go in raw?
No, the carrots are cooked. You must have missed this part — Bring to a boil, and cook until nearly done