Incredible Simple French Carrot Salad Recipe
This Incredible, Simple French Carrot Salad is a refreshing and easy-to-make dish featuring grated carrots tossed with a zesty Dijon mustard, honey, and lemon dressing. Enhanced with fresh green onions and parsley, it makes a perfect light side or healthy appetizer with vibrant flavors and a delightful crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Salad
- 4 medium carrots, peeled
- 2 green onion stems, finely sliced on the diagonal
- 1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped (optional)
Dressing
- 1 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Grate the carrots: Using a standard box grater or the shredder attachment of a food processor, grate the peeled carrots into strands approximately 4 cm (1.5 inches) long to achieve the ideal texture for the salad.
- Combine salad ingredients: Place the grated carrots in a large bowl, then add the finely sliced green onions and chopped parsley. Toss gently to evenly distribute the ingredients.
- Prepare the dressing: In a shaker jar or a small bowl, combine Dijon mustard, honey, fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Shake or whisk vigorously until the dressing is well emulsified and smooth.
- Toss and serve: Pour the dressing over the carrot mixture, toss thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly. Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh flavors and crisp texture.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh, crisp carrots to ensure the salad has a satisfying crunch.
- You can adjust the honey and lemon juice quantities to balance sweetness and acidity according to your taste.
- Parsley is optional but adds a lovely fresh herbal note; feel free to substitute with cilantro or basil if preferred.
- This salad is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 1 day—toss again before serving.
- To make the salad vegan, substitute honey with maple syrup or agave nectar.
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