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Are you not a big fan of the traditional leafy green salads, but still looking to get your veggies in? Well, I have just the recipe! The incredibly easy French Carrot salad comes together in minutes and has become an absolute staple in my cooking routine. When it comes to quick side dishes, this one cannot be beat.
Like so many French recipes, the beauty of this dish is its simplicity. A few fresh ingredients with a basic dressing come together for a perfectly balanced final result. This salad is found everywhere in France, from grocery store cold cases to fine dining establishments. And once you taste it you’ll see why! Getting in your daily dose of vegetables doesn’t get much easier than this.
I love this dish because it pairs so well with a variety of main courses. You don’t have to be cooking up a full French meal for it to feel right at home on your dinner table. If you’re on the hunt for a new stellar side recipe, give this easy French Carrot Salad a shot.
French Carrot Salad
Yield(s): Serves 8
10m prep time
45m inactive
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Ingredients
- 4 cups grated carrot
- ⅓ cup chopped parsley
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 teaspoon honey
- ½ garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Preparation
- In a large salad bowl, add grated carrot and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients for the dressing.
- Dressing salad and toss well to combine.
- Cover bowl and chill for a minimum of 45 minutes before serving to allow flavors to absorb.
Recipe adapted from Onceuponachef.com