Description
A vibrant and refreshing French carrot salad featuring freshly grated carrots tossed with a tangy Dijon mustard and lemon dressing, enhanced by the subtle crunch of green onions and the bright flavor of parsley. This simple, healthy salad makes a perfect side dish or light appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 4 medium carrots, peeled
- 2 green onion stems, finely sliced on the diagonal
- 1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped (optional)
Dressing
- 1 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Grate the carrots: Use a standard box grater or the shredder attachment on a food processor to grate the carrots into strands approximately 4cm (1.5 inches) long, ensuring even texture for the salad.
- Combine vegetables: Place the grated carrots in a mixing bowl along with the finely sliced green onions and chopped parsley if using, to add freshness and mild onion flavor.
- Make the dressing: In a jar or small container, combine Dijon mustard, honey, fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Shake or whisk vigorously until fully emulsified and smooth.
- Toss and serve: Pour the dressing over the carrot mixture, toss thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly, and serve immediately to enjoy the crisp, fresh flavors.
Notes
- For best texture, grate carrots just before serving to keep their crunch.
- Parsley is optional but adds a nice herbal freshness.
- You can adjust honey and lemon juice according to taste for more sweetness or acidity.
- This salad can be refrigerated for up to 1 day, but is best eaten fresh.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best bright flavor in the dressing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: French
Keywords: French carrot salad, simple carrot salad, healthy salad, no-cook salad, Dijon mustard dressing, fresh carrot recipe
