Description
A refreshing and simple French carrot salad featuring grated carrots tossed with a tangy Dijon mustard and lemon dressing, enhanced with fresh green onions and parsley. This easy-to-make salad is perfect as a light side dish that combines vibrant flavors and crisp textures.
Ingredients
Scale
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: Use a standard box grater or the shredder attachment of a food processor to grate the peeled carrots into strands approximately 4cm (1.5 inches) long for ideal texture.
- Combine salad ingredients: In a mixing bowl, add the grated carrots along with finely sliced green onions and chopped parsley if using.
- Prepare the dressing: In a jar, shake together the Dijon mustard, honey, fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and black pepper until well emulsified.
- Toss and serve: Pour the dressing over the carrot mixture, toss thoroughly to coat evenly, and serve immediately for the freshest flavor.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute honey with maple syrup or agave nectar.
- This salad is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 1 day.
- Adjust the amount of lemon juice and honey to your taste preference.
- Adding toasted nuts like walnuts or almonds can provide extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: French
Keywords: French carrot salad, carrot salad, easy salad recipe, healthy side dish, Dijon mustard dressing, fresh carrot salad
