French Grated Carrot Salad(with suggested add-ins and substitutions)
INGREDIENTS
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For the french grated carrot salad
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1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
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1 tablespoon sherry vinegar or white wine vinegar
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Salt
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freshly ground pepper to taste
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1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
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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
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1 pound carrots, peeled and grated
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¼ cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
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Suggestions and subs:
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For the add to the carrots
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¼ cup grated or finely chopped red onion (optional)
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3 tablespoons capers, rinsed and coarsely chopped
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For the dressing
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2 use 2 tablespoons lemon juice and omit the vinegar
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1 add 1 teaspoon curry powder
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½ teaspoon ground lightly toasted cumin seeds
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Substitute 2 to 3 tablespoons buttermilk for 2 to 3 tablespoons of the oil
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