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French Carrot Salad Recipe

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A fresh and vibrant French Carrot Salad featuring julienned carrots tossed with a tangy lemon-honey dressing, fresh herbs, and a hint of cumin for a delightful and healthy appetizer or side dish.

Ingredients

Salad

  • 1 pound carrots (peeled)
  • ¼ cup roughly chopped parsley or cilantro
  • 2 green onions (thinly sliced on a diagonal)

Dressing

  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Grate carrots: Begin by julienning the peeled carrots using a vegetable peeler or a grater, creating thin, matchstick-sized strips. Place the julienned carrots into a large mixing bowl for easy tossing.
  2. Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, kosher salt, ground cumin, and freshly ground black pepper until fully emulsified and smooth.
  3. Add herbs and onions: Add the thinly sliced green onions and roughly chopped parsley or cilantro to the bowl with the carrots to infuse fresh herbaceous flavor.
  4. Toss salad: Pour the prepared dressing over the carrot mixture and toss thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined and evenly coated with the dressing.
  5. Serve: Transfer the salad to a serving dish and garnish with additional freshly chopped parsley if desired. Serve immediately or refrigerate briefly to meld flavors before serving.

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the dressing.
  • This salad can be prepared a few hours ahead and kept chilled for enhanced flavor.
  • Use fresh herbs like cilantro for a different flavor profile.
  • Julienning carrots with a vegetable peeler creates a more delicate texture than grating.

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