French Grated Carrot Salad Recipe

Name: French Grated Carrot Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar or white wine vinegar; Salt; freshly ground pepper to taste; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or canola oil (or a mix of the two), or use 2 tablespoons plain low-fat yogurt or buttermilk and 4 tablespoons oil; 1 pound carrots, peeled and grated; 1/4 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley; 1/4 cup grated or finely chopped red onion (optional); 3 tablespoons capers, rinsed and coarsely chopped; Use 2 tablespoons lemon juice and omit the vinegar; Add 1 teaspoon curry powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground lightly toasted cumin seeds; Substitute 2 to 3 tablespoons buttermilk for 2 to 3 tablespoons of the oil

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar or white wine vinegar
Salt
freshly ground pepper to taste
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or canola oil (or a mix of the two), or use 2 tablespoons plain low-fat yogurt or buttermilk and 4 tablespoons oil
1 pound carrots, peeled and grated
1/4 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup grated or finely chopped red onion (optional)
3 tablespoons capers, rinsed and coarsely chopped
Use 2 tablespoons lemon juice and omit the vinegar
Add 1 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon ground lightly toasted cumin seeds
Substitute 2 to 3 tablespoons buttermilk for 2 to 3 tablespoons of the oil

1
Whisk together the lemon juice, vinegar, salt and pepper, mustard, and oil (or oil and yogurt and buttermilk).
2
Toss with the carrots and parsley in a large bowl.
3
Taste and adjust salt.
4
Refrigerate if not eating right away (I recommend making this 30 minutes to an hour ahead, then tossing again).
5
Place the onions in a bowl and cover with cold water.
6
Soak for 15 minutes, drain, rinse with cold water, and drain on paper towels.
7
Add to the carrots along with the capers and parsley.
8
Make the dressing as directed, adding to it the curry powder and ground cumin.
9
Toss with the salad.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice, 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar or white wine vinegar, Salt, freshly ground pepper to taste, and more.

Yes, French Grated Carrot Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

French Grated Carrot Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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