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salad essentials: french style carrot salad

Andy59 avatar
Recipe by
Andy Anderson !
@Andy59
Wichita, KS

This salad is a staple in many Paris restaurants, which is where I picked it up. I’ve made a few changes to the ingredients, and the amounts; however, it remains faithful to the Paris version of the recipe. If you are looking for a light side dish for a lazy Summer’s day... Look no further. FYI: This is a great topping for fish or a thinly sliced turkey sandwich. Yummy So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For salad essentials: french style carrot salad

  • PLAN/PURCHASE
  • 1 md
    lemon, juice and zest
  • 3 Tbsp
    olive oil, extra virgin
  • 2 tsp
    smooth brown mustard, i prefer grey poupon
  • 1 tsp
    fresh clover honey
  • 1/2 tsp
    poppy seeds
  • kosher salt, finely ground, to taste
  • white pepper, freshly ground, to taste
  • 2 Tbsp
    italian parsley, chopped
  • 3 - 4 lg
    carrots, about 1 pound (.45kg)

How To Make salad essentials: french style carrot salad

  • 1
    PREP/PREPARE
  • 2
    Gather your Ingredients (mise en place).
  • 3
    Grate the carrots, and chop the parsley.
  • 4
    Chef’s Tip: If you want to make quick work of grating the carrots, use your food processor, fitted with the grating attachment.
  • 5
    Add the mustard, lemon juice, zest, poppy seeds, and olive oil into a large non-reactive bowl.
  • 6
    Use a whisk to thoroughly combine the ingredients.
  • 7
    Season the dressing with the salt and white pepper, to taste.
  • 8
    Chef’s Tip: I would start with about a 1/4 teaspoon of each, and then go from there.
  • 9
    Add the grated carrots and parsley.
  • 10
    Toss to combine... I usually use my hands, but that's up to you.
  • 11
    Cover and place in the refrigerator for about an hour or two before serving. This will give the carrots a chance to absorb some of the dressing.
  • 12
    PLATE/PRESENT
  • 13
    Serve by itself, or as a side to a light lunch or dinner. Enjoy
  • 14
    Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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