French Carrot Salad Recipe
This French Carrot Salad is a fresh and vibrant side dish featuring julienned carrots tossed with a zesty dressing of lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, and olive oil. Enhanced with green onions and fresh parsley or cilantro, it's a quick, healthy, and flavorful salad perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
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
- Grate carrots: Use a vegetable peeler or grater to julienne the peeled carrots into thin strips and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, kosher salt, ground cumin, and freshly ground black pepper until smooth and emulsified.
- Add herbs and onions: Add the thinly sliced green onions and roughly chopped parsley or cilantro to the bowl with the carrots.
- Toss the salad: Pour the dressing over the carrot mixture and toss gently but thoroughly until all ingredients are well coated with the dressing.
- Serve: Optionally, garnish with additional freshly chopped parsley before serving. Serve immediately or chilled for a refreshing salad.
Notes
- For best flavor, use fresh and crisp carrots.
- You can substitute parsley with cilantro for a different herby note.
- The salad can be prepared ahead and chilled for up to a few hours.
- Adjust honey amount to preference for sweetness.
- This salad pairs well as a side for grilled meats or sandwiches.
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