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French Carrot Salad

Quick and easy side dishes don't come any more delicious than this French classic!

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. carrots peeled
  • large handful fresh parsley coarsely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoons honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • 10-12 cranks freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Grate the carrots using either a food processor or a standard box grater. Combine in a large bowl with the chopped parsley.
  • In a small jar or liquid measuring cup, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon, honey, salt, and pepper. Shake or whisk well to blend. Pour over the carrots and parsley and toss well to blend. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

  • Another variant: You can use red wine vinegar in place of the lemon juice. Try it and see which you prefer!
  • Recipe Source: A true French classic, specifics adapted from David Lebovitz and Once Upon a Chef.

Nutrition Estimate

Calories: 119 kcal, Carbohydrates: 12 g, Protein: 1 g, Fat: 7 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Sodium: 225 mg, Potassium: 362 mg, Fiber: 3 g, Sugar: 6 g, Vitamin A: 18945 IU, Vitamin C: 9.6 mg, Calcium: 37 mg, Iron: 0.3 mg
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