Description
A vibrant salad with thinly shaved carrots, fresh parsley, and a zesty lemon Dijon dressing. Perfect as a light lunch or side dish.
Ingredients
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- 1 bunch (1 bunch) carrots
- 1/2 bunch (1/2 cup) parsley
- 1 shallot (1 shallot) shallot
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard (1 tbsp) Dijon mustard
- 1 lemon (1 lemon) lemon
- 1/2 cup (118 ml) olive oil
Instructions
- Grate the carrots into a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, mix together the Dijon mustard and shallot. Zest the lemon and cut it in half, then squeeze in the juice from one half. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil, whisking constantly, to form a vinaigrette. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add more lemon juice if desired.
- Add the parsley to the carrots and stir to combine.
- Drizzle the dressing over the carrots and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Let sit for 5-10 minutes at room temperature, then serve.
Notes
- For the best flavor, use fresh, vibrant carrots and parsley.
- To make the salad ahead, prepare the carrots and dressing separately and combine just before serving to prevent the carrots from becoming soggy.
- If you don’t have fresh parsley, you can substitute 1 tablespoon of dried parsley flakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 2