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classic french carrot salad

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Recipe by
Francine Lizotte
@ClubFoody
Surrey South, BC

This healthy salad is a great side dish, ideal for picnics and potlucks!

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 45 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For classic french carrot salad

  • SALAD
  • 1 lb
    carrots, peeled
  • 1/2 c
    sultana raisins
  • 1/3 c
    slivered almonds, toasted
  • 1 lg
    green onion, finely chopped
  • 2 Tbsp
    parsley, finely chopped
  • VINAIGRETTE
  • 2 Tbsp
    grapeseed oil
  • 1 Tbsp
    extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp
    freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp
    freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 1 heaping Tbsp
    Dijon mustard
  • 1 Tbsp
    honey
  • 1/4 tsp
    hot paprika, or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground Himalayan pink salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    freshly ground black pepper (I always use mixed peppercorns)

How To Make classic french carrot salad

  • 1
    To make the salad, shred the carrots using the food processor with the shredding disc.
  • 2
    Transfer the shredded carrots to a large bowl. Add the raisins, slivered almonds and green onion. Toss and set aside.
  • 3
    To make the vinaigrette, add all ingredients to a measuring cup. Whisk until nicely blended; taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
  • 4
    Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss until nicely coated.
  • 5
    Sprinkle on parsley before transferring to the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  • 6
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