Best Parsnip Carrot Salad Recipes

NORTH AFRICAN SPICED CARROT AND PARSNIP SALAD

North African Spiced Carrot and Parsnip Salad image

Categories Carrot

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
3 pieces large carrots
3 pieces large parsnips
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey
3/4 teaspoon harissa
1 piece salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
6 tablespoons EVOO
1/2 cup shelled pistachio nuts, toasted and coarsely chopped
2/3 cup raisins
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro or mint

Steps:

In a small, heavy fry pan over medium low heat, toast the cinnamon, cumin, coriander and ginger, stirring constantly, until fragrant , about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool to room temp
Peel carrots and parsnips and shred them
n a small nonfactive bowl, whisk together the toasted spices, lemon juice, honey, harissa and 1/2 tsp salt. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until well blended to make a dressing. Taste and adjust the seasonings.
In a bowl, stir together the pistachios and a pinch of slat. Add the carrots and parsnips, raisins, 1/2 tsp salt, several grinds of pepper and the dressing and toss wll. Taste and adjusting the seasonings. Transfer the salad to a platter or serving bowl, sprinkle with the cilantro and serve immediately.

CARROT AND PARSNIP SALAD

Carrot and Parsnip Salad image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories easy, quick, salads and dressings

Time 15m

Yield 4 or more servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

4 carrots, about 1 pound
3 parsnips, about 1 pound
1/2 cup chopped scallions or green onions
2 teaspoons finely minced garlic
1 tablespoon mustard, preferably the Dijon type
3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt to taste if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1/3 cup corn, peanut or vegetable oil
4 tablespoons finely chopped parsley

Steps:

Trim and scrape the carrots. Grate the carrots, using the coarse blade of a grater. There should be about 3 cups.
Trim and scrape the parsnips. Grate the parnips, using the coarse blade. There should be about 3 cups.
Combine the grated carrots, parsnips and scallions in a mixing bowl.
In a separate small mixing bowl, combine the garlic, mustard, vinegar, cumin, salt and pepper. Start beating with a wire whisk while gradually adding the oil. Stir in the parsley.
Pour the sauce over the carrots and parsnips and blend well.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 293, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 649 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams, TransFat 0 grams

PARSNIP CARROT SALAD

Parsnip Carrot Salad image

"Because my husband's garden produced an overabundance of parsnips, I experimented and came up with this combination that can be served as an appetizer, salad or side dish," writes Marge Campbell of Waymart, Pennsylvania. "We like it with duck or chicken."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 cups sliced peeled parsnips
3/4 cup sliced peeled carrots
3 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons minced chives
3/4 teaspoon celery seed

Steps:

Place the parsnips and carrots in a large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the orange juice, oil, lemon juice and mustard until blended., Drain the vegetables; add orange juice mixture and toss to coat. Sprinkle with the chives and celery seed. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 42mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ROASTED PARSNIP, CARROT AND GINGER SALAD WITH POMEGRANATE

Roasted Parsnip, Carrot and Ginger Salad with Pomegranate image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 medium sized carrots, peeled and finely sliced
1 parsnip, peeled and finely sliced
2 medium red onions, peeled and finely sliced
Zest of 1/2 orange
Juice 1 orange
1/2 cup toasted macadamia nuts, crushed
2 tablespoons ginger, grated and peeled
1 3/4 ounces extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
Seeds 1 very ripe and red pomegranate

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Mix all ingredients except the cilantro leaves and pomegranate seeds and place in a roasting dish in the oven. Stir after 15 minutes and cook for another 20 minutes. Do watch them because they can burn easily and may need an occasional stirring.
Once cooked, remove the dish from the oven and when the vegetables are cooled, mix in the cilantro leaves.
Extract the seeds from the pomegranate and sprinkle over the salad.