Description
A refreshing and vibrant French Grated Carrot Salad with a zesty Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette. This simple yet flavorful salad is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Salad:
- 1 pound carrots, peeled
For the Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette:
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice, from one lemon
- 1½ tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 to 2 teaspoons honey, to taste
- Heaping ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 finely sliced scallions (or 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallots)
Instructions
- Shred the Carrots: Using a food processor, shred the peeled carrots. Set aside.
- Prepare the Vinaigrette: In a salad bowl, mix together Dijon mustard, lemon juice, honey, vegetable oil, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the shredded carrots, parsley, and scallions to the vinaigrette. Toss well to coat.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the salad and adjust seasoning if needed. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- Adjust honey based on carrot sweetness.
- Check and adjust seasoning before serving if made ahead.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: French carrot salad, lemon dijon vinaigrette, easy salad recipe
