Copper Pennies Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 lbs carrots, sliced into rounds
- 1 large green bell pepper, diced
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 can (10.75 oz) condensed tomato soup
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp prepared mustard
Instructions
- Steam or boil carrots until tender but still firm, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked carrots, bell pepper, and onion.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together tomato soup, vegetable oil, vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard.
- Pour dressing over vegetables and toss gently to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Toss again before serving to redistribute the dressing.
- Serve chilled as a side dish.
Special Notes
Copper pennies is a classic Southern side dish that gets its name from the copper-colored appearance of the carrots after marinating in the tomato-based dressing. This dish is perfect for potlucks and family gatherings as it can be made ahead of time and actually improves with age. The sweet and tangy dressing complements the natural sweetness of the carrots. This recipe is a great way to get kids to eat vegetables, and it's also popular at holiday meals. Store in the refrigerator for up to a week.