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French Carrot Salad

French Carrot Salad

A refreshing and vibrant French Carrot Salad featuring grated carrots, fresh herbs, and a zesty dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: French
Calories: 180

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 freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 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

Feel free to swap parsley for mint or cilantro. Add jalapeño for spice or substitute lemon juice with lime for a zesty twist. Store in an airtight container for up to three days; refresh with lemon juice before serving.

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