Name: French Grated Carrot Salad with Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 1 pound carrots, peeled; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice, from one lemon; 1½ tablespoons vegetable oil; 1½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1-2 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 1tablespoon finely chopped shallots)

French Grated Carrot Salad with Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette

By Jenn Segal

Prepare a French classic—carrotes râpées—the iconic carrot salad cherished in every corner of France, from bustling markets to cozy home kitchens.

Servings: 4

Total Time: 15 Minutes

Ingredients

1 pound carrots, peeled
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice, from one lemon
1½ tablespoons vegetable oil
1½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1-2 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 1tablespoon finely chopped shallots)

Instructions

Shred the carrots in a food processor. Set aside.
In a salad bowl, combine the dijon mustard, lemon juice, honey, vegetable oil, olive oil, salt and pepper. Add the carrots, fresh parsley and scallions (or shallots) and toss well. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes: Depending on the sweetness of the carrots, you may want to add more or less honey. Also, if you make this salad ahead of time, be sure to check the seasoning again before serving as the flavors tend to mellow.

Nutrition Information

Serving size: about 3/4 cup
Calories: 150
Fat: 11 g
Saturated fat: 1 g
Carbohydrates: 14 g
Sugar: 8 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 1 g
Sodium: 253 mg
Cholesterol: 0

Gluten-Free Adaptable Note

To the best of my knowledge, all of the ingredients used in this recipe are gluten-free or widely available in gluten-free versions. There is hidden gluten in many foods; if you're following a gluten-free diet or cooking for someone with gluten allergies, always read the labels of your ingredients to verify that they are gluten-free.