Best Classic Carrot Salad Recipes
CLASSIC CARROT SALAD
Maybe your family has made carrot salad forever, or maybe you've seen it at potlucks, but if you're not familiar with this Southern classic, your inner voice might be screaming, "Raisins don't belong in salad!" But relax: This just might be the only time they do. The soft, sweet raisins complement the crunchy carrots, which are finished with a tangy dressing. Soak the raisins in hot water to give them a different, more plump texture. If you aren't a fan of mayonnaise or yogurt, use 2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil, plus 1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice, and add some chopped fresh parsley. Let the crunchy-sweet flavors roll over your tastebuds as you realize you've made a simple, and delicious, dish in less than 15 minutes.
Provided by Millie Peartree
Categories salads and dressings, vegetables, side dish
Time 1h15m
Yield 2 to 4 servings (about 4 cups)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large bowl, add pineapple, raisins, mayonnaise, honey and orange zest (if using). Mix until combined.
- Add carrots to dressing and fold together all the ingredients using a rubber spatula or tongs.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, then serve chilled.
CLASSIC FRENCH CARROT SALAD
Every cook needs an easy, throw-together salad that can be made on a moment's notice. This nutritious carrot salad is as chic as it is classic. It's found in nearly every French cook's repertoire, as well as eateries across the globe. Crunchy, fresh carrots blend with bright, zippy lemon mustard dressing in what is perhaps one of the easiest preparations in authentic French cuisine.
Provided by CHEF GRPA
Categories Fruit
Time 5m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, mustard, and olive oil together until the dressing is completely blended. Stir the dressing into the shredded carrots. Sprinkle the carrot salad with the salt, pepper, and parsley, if using. Toss the salad again to blend the seasonings and chill it for 30 minutes before serving.
- My Note: Sometime I added some golden raisins and walnuts. It's like carrot cake without the cake! with out the mango.
- It's important to grate the carrots finely. We can get grated carrots at salad bars here, but when you make this salad, you have to use a fine grate. It makes a wonderful difference. When combined with beets and celery root, this is called the Parisian salad, and served at most bistrots. And so good for you. Russians do finely grated carrot salads too, and Moroccans.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 164.6, Fat 10.6, SaturatedFat 1.5, Sodium 192.7, Carbohydrate 18.4, Fiber 3, Sugar 14.3, Protein 1.3
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