French carrot salad, known as “Salade de carottes râpées” in French, is a delightful and refreshing side dish. It is a staple in restaurants throughout France. When I first encountered it in France, I was skeptical but quickly fell in love with its bright flavors and crunch. Or maybe it was a combination of the experience and culture that I fell in love with. Either way, the carrot salad was delicious!
In the U.S., we typically don’t think of carrots as a traditional side dish, especially not freshly shredded ones. We are more accustomed to sides like potatoes or a simple salad. This French carrot salad offers a sweet and crunchy alternative that adds a vibrant touch to any meal. It’s a great idea to incorporate carrot salad into more dinners for a pop of color on the plate.
Carrots are incredibly healthy!
They are well-known for their high vitamin A content, which is essential for good vision, but they also contain many other vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Eating carrots can boost immunity, strengthen bones, and may even help reduce the appearance of wrinkles. Perhaps we should all consider eating more carrots. Additionally, carrots are one of the most cost-effective vegetables available. They are easy to find in grocery stores and can also be grown in home gardens. Carrots have a long shelf life and can be stored for extended periods in a root cellar or the refrigerator, outlasting many other vegetables.
The other ingredients in this salad are also affordable, easily accessible, and made from natural, healthy components.
This French carrot salad is incredibly simple to prepare, taking less than 10 minutes, and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days in an airtight container.
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French Carrot Salad
Equipment
- Grater or mandoline slicer
- Medium mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 3-4 Carrots, shredded thinly lengthwise
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp Parsley, chopped
- 1/4 tsp Sea salt
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
- Wash, peel, and shred carrots lengthwise to make long shreds of carrot.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk to combine lemon juice, Dijon mustard, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper.
- Add the carrots and parsley and toss to combine.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.
- French carrot salad can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Are you interested in another classic French recipe? Here is French Onion Soup, one of the most delicious and flavorful soups I have ever tasted.
