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Carrots Râpées (Carrot Salad)

A hearty side dish with a twist from Chef Greg Martin of Bistro Menil. This French favorite is simple to make, yet tasty and refreshing.
Course Salads, Sides
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

Salad:

  • 6 large carrots grated
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped flat leaf parsley
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries

Dressing:

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons walnut oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons light agave nectar or 1 1/2regular sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • pinch of salt
  • pinch of pepper

Instructions
 

  • For the Salad: Peel carrots then grate using coarse grater or vegetable julienner/peeler. I’ve tried a “match-stick” julienne/peeler and found that it works a bit better than a course grater. In a bowl add the grated carrots and chopped parsley with the 1/4 cup of dried cranberries.
  • For the Dressing: Add the dressing to the salad mix at the last moment so the carrots remain crisp. You want a nice sheen, instead of a heavy douse of dressing. For best results mix dressing into the salad one tablespoon at a time. Any left over dressing works nicely with most salads especially peppery arugula. Enjoy!
Keyword Carrot Salad
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