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Classic French Carrot Salad

This Classic French Carrot Salad is a great side dish for your proteins! It's a healthy salad ideal for picnics and potlucks!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Passive Time30 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Francine Lizotte
Course: Salads & Dressings
Cuisine: French
Keyword 30 minutes or less, Picnic, Quick & Easy, Summer Recipe, Vegan & Vegetarian, Vegetables

Ingredients

SALAD

  • 1 lb. carrots, peeled and shredded
  • 1/2 cup sultana raisins optional
  • 1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted
  • 1 large green onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp. parsley, finely chopped tips & tricks

VINAIGRETTE

  • 2 tbsp. grapeseed oil tips & tricks
  • 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp. freshly squeezed orange juice tips & tricks
  • 1 tbsp. (heaping) Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp. honey tips & tricks
  • 1/4 tsp. hot paprika, or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper (I always use mixed peppercorns)
  • 1/4 tsp. ground Himalayan pink salt

Directions

  • Shred the carrots using the food processor with the shredding disc.
  • Transfer them to a large bowl. Add raisins, slivered almonds and green onion. Toss and set aside.
  • In a measuring cup, add both oils, lemon juice, orange juice, mustard, honey, hot paprika, salt and pepper. Whisk until nicely blended; taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
  • Pour in vinaigrette over the salad and toss until ingredients are coated.
  • Sprinkle on parsley before transferring to the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.