Cold Carrot Copper Pennies

Delight your taste buds with Cold Carrot Copper Pennies, a vibrant and tangy marinated vegetable dish that's perfect as a chilled side or appetizer. This retro-inspired recipe features tender slices of carrots, crisp green bell peppers, and zesty onions layered in a flavorful marinade of tomato soup, white vinegar, and a touch of sweetness from granulated sugar. Enhanced with mustard, celery seed, and a hint of black pepper, this make-ahead dish is irresistibly savory and refreshing. With just 30 minutes of active prep and cooking time, plus a chill period to let the flavors meld, it’s an easy, crowd-pleasing addition to any meal or picnic.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 6 large carrots
• 1 green bell pepper
• 1 medium onion
• 1 can (10.5 oz) tomato soup
• 0.5 cup white vinegar
• 0.5 cup granulated sugar
• 0.25 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
• 1 teaspoon celery seed
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Peel and slice the carrots into thin, round slices (approximately 1/4-inch thick).

Step 2

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the sliced carrots and cook for 5-7 minutes until they are just tender but not mushy. Drain and set aside to cool.

Step 3

Slice the green bell pepper into thin strips. Peel and slice the onion into thin rings.

Step 4

In a medium saucepan, combine the tomato soup, white vinegar, sugar, vegetable oil, mustard, celery seed, salt, and black pepper. Stir well and bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 2-3 minutes.

Step 5

In a large bowl or container with a lid, layer the cooked carrots, sliced onions, and green peppers.

Step 6

Pour the warm marinade over the vegetable layers, ensuring that all the vegetables are coated. Gently toss if needed.

Step 7

Cover the bowl or container and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 8

Before serving, give the mixture a gentle toss. Serve chilled as a side dish or appetizer.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1329.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1353.0

Total Fat 54.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 34.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2695.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 214.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.6g	0%
Total Sugars 160.5g
Protein 12.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 474.2mg	0%
Iron 3.9mg	0%
Potassium 2088.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.0%

Protein: 3.7%

Carbs: 61.3%