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French Grated Carrot Salad

French Grated Carrot Salad

Discover the refreshing taste of French Grated Carrot Salad. This vibrant salad, featuring crunchy carrots and a zesty dressing, is perfect for any season. It's not just easy to make, but a delightful addition to your table, making it a must-try tonight!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Side Dishes
Cuisine French
Servings 4 servings
Calories 140 kcal

Equipment

  • Grater
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Chef's Knife
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Peeler

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound Carrots peeled
  • 2 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Freshly squeezed lemon juice or more, to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher or sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon Honey or sugar
  • 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons Finely chopped fresh herbs such as parsley, tarragon, chives, or chervil

Instructions
 

  • Grate the carrots in a rotary grater or box grater.
  • In a mixing bowl, stir together the olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, salt, Dijon mustard, and honey or sugar.
  • Add the carrots and chopped herbs and toss thoroughly with the dressing.
  • Taste, and season with additional lemon juice, salt, or other ingredients.

Notes

  • Tip 1: The salad is best served at room temperature.
  • Tip 2: It can be made up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerated until ready to serve.
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