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French Grated Carrot Salad with Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette

French Grated Carrot Salad with Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette

A refreshing French grated carrot salad dressed with a zesty lemon dijon vinaigrette, perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine French
Servings 4 servings
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • food processor

Ingredients
  

Vegetables

  • 1 pound carrots, peeled

Dressing

  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice from one lemon
  • 1.5 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1.5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons honey to taste
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt heaping

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • 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

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 4mg
Keyword carrot salad, French salad, Healthy Recipe, side dish, Vegetarian, vinaigrette
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