American picnic carrot salad
American picnic carrot salad is a classic, creamy side dish from the United States, typically made with grated carrots, mayonnaise, and often raisins or pineapple. It's a staple at potlucks, barbecues, and family gatherings, offering a sweet and crunchy contrast to savory mains.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This salad is generally moderate in carbohydrates, primarily from the carrots and added sugars, with a significant portion of its calories coming from fat due to the mayonnaise dressing. It's a good source of vitamin A from the carrots and provides some dietary fiber.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 280 kcal |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Carbs | 22 g |
| Fat | 20 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 16 g |
| Sodium | 150 mg |
| Vitamin A | 12000 IU |
| Vitamin K | 15 mcg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Vitamin C | 8 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg |
| Magnesium | 20 mg |
| Phosphorus | 45 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a nostalgic dish representing mid-century American comfort food, often passed down through family recipes. Nutritionally, it's an interesting example of a vegetable-based dish that can be quite high in added sugars and fats, depending on the preparation.
