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french grated carrot salad with honey dijon dressing and scallions

French Carrot Salad with Honey Dijon Dressing

A fresh shredded carrot salad tossed with green onion, parsley, and a bright honey Dijon dressing. This no-cook side dish is crisp, lightly sweet, tangy, and easy to serve with everyday meals.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
rest time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, French-inspired
Calories: 176

Ingredients
  

  • Salad
  • 4 medium carrots peeled
  • 2 green onion stems finely sliced on the diagonal
  • 1/4 cup parsley finely chopped, optional
  • Honey Dijon Mustard Dressing
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 30 ml
  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 60 ml
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • Box grater or food processor
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Small jar or mixing bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring spoons
  • Measuring cup
  • Spoon or salad tongs

Method
 

  1. Peel the carrots and trim off the ends.
  2. Shred the carrots using a box grater or a food processor fitted with a shredding blade.
  3. Finely slice the green onions on the diagonal.
  4. Chop the parsley if using.
  5. In a small jar or bowl, add the Dijon mustard, honey, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
  6. Shake or whisk until the dressing is smooth and slightly thickened.
  7. Add the shredded carrots to a large mixing bowl.
  8. Add the sliced green onions and chopped parsley.
  9. Pour the honey Dijon dressing over the carrot mixture.
  10. Toss well until the carrots are evenly coated.
  11. Let the salad rest for 10 minutes if desired, then taste and adjust with more lemon juice, salt, or pepper before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 176kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 375mgPotassium: 390mgFiber: 4gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 20500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 48mgIron: 0.8mg

Notes

  • Freshly shredded carrots give the best flavor and texture.
  • Use a food processor to shred the carrots quickly.
  • Let the salad rest briefly so the carrots absorb the dressing.
  • Add parsley for extra freshness, or leave it out if you prefer.
  • Maple syrup can replace honey.
  • White wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar can replace lemon juice.
  • This salad does not freeze well.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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