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Carrot Salad

Refreshing salad rich in flavor and super easy to make

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 120 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

  • 4 carrots peeled and cut into 3-inch lengths
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons parsley finely chopped
  • cranberries a handful and optional
  • salt
  • pepper

Instructions

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  1. Grate the carrots by pushing them lengthwise along the grater teeth. Or if you have a food processor use the finest shredder attachment. 
  2. Toss the grated carrots with lemon juice, olive oil, parsley, cranberries, salt, and pepper. Taste the carrots and adjust the seasoning according to your taste buds.

Notes

  • Variations and Substitutions
  • All the ingredients are pantry staples. Here are a couple of variations and substitutions to this dish.
  • Chopped pistachios are a fun addition. Make sure that they are not chopped too small.
  • Toasted pine nuts are another great alternative. Brings some crunchiness to it.
  • Raisins can replace cranberries. Adding the toasted pine nuts with the raisins adds complexity to this dish.
  • Good French red wine vinegar will be a good substitute.
  • Instead of the lemon juice, you can use Dijon mustard. Start with a small amount and increase. Mustard can be robust at times.

Nutrition Information

Calories 120kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 44mg (2%) Potassium 211mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 10445IU (209%) Vitamin C 10.5mg (12%) Calcium 24mg (2%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 120

% Daily Value*

Calories 120kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 44mg 2%
Potassium 211mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 10445IU 209%
Vitamin C 10.5mg 12%
Calcium 24mg 2%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.