Name: French Carrot Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 10 medium carrots; ½ cup lemon juice; ¼ cup olive oil; 1 tsp Dijon, or more to taste; 2 tsp honey, optional; freshly ground black pepper; 1 pinch sugar; 1 pinch salt; Additional garnishes, optional (such as parsley, dried fruit, seeds and nuts)

Such humble simple ingredients meld together into this classic French dish.

Traditionally carrots are shredded into thin matchsticks, but in this recipe I’m simply grating them.

In addition to the classic version, I also made a sweeter version by adding honey, some dried fruit and nuts.

The vibrant colours and clean crisp flavours will surprise you. Hope you give it a try.

DifficultyBeginner

Yields4 Servings

Prep Time10 mins

Classic French Carrot Salad

10 medium carrots

½ cup lemon juice

¼ cup olive oil

1 tsp Dijon, or more to taste

2 tsp honey, optional

freshly ground black pepper

1 pinch sugar

1 pinch salt

Additional garnishes, optional (such as parsley, dried fruit, seeds and nuts)

Shred carrots using small or large holes of your grater, according to preference. Sprinkle shredded carrots with a pinch of sugar, salt and pepper.

Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon and honey, if using, in a small bowl until well-blended.

Pour some of the dressing on top of carrots. The idea is not to overdress the salad but to coat carrots so they are glistening. You may have some dressing leftover.

This salad is best after it had at least an hour for the flavours to meld in the fridge. Toss it again right before serving and adjust the seasoning as needed with more salt, sugar and pepper.

Serve as is or toss in additional ingredients, such as parsley, dried fruit, seeds and nuts.

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