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French Carrot Salad

Delicious French Carrot Salad Recipe with Lemon and Cumin Dressing

This French Carrot Salad features grated carrots, parsley, and a zesty lemon cumin dressing, delivering a refreshing taste that's easy to prepare.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: French
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

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

Equipment

  • box grater
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

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

This salad is best enjoyed cold and fresh. Experiment with additional ingredients like raisins, nuts, or different herbs for variety.

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