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French Carrot Salad

Delicious French Carrot Salad Recipe with Fresh Herbs and Lemon

Discover the vibrant flavors of French Carrot Salad featuring fresh ingredients that can elevate any meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: French
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large fresh carrots
  • 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley chopped
  • 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

Equipment

  • box grater
  • bowl
  • Whisk
  • Mixing bowl
  • Refrigerator

Method
 

  1. Grate the carrots using a box grater or food processor.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and cumin until smooth.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine grated carrots with chopped parsley. Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss well.
  4. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  5. Serve in a lovely dish garnished with extra parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 2gFat: 15g

Notes

For added flavor, consider adding crumbled feta cheese or swapping parsley for fresh mint. Raisins or sunflower seeds can also be great additions for taste and texture.

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