FRENCH SHREDDED CARROT SALAD

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I got hooked on this salad while living in France, I will never make it another way. A great refreshing salad for the summer. I have been known to make a whole meal out of it, with just a baguette.

Provided by TJW2725

Categories     European

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb fresh carrot
2 oranges
1 lemon, juice of
1 tablespoon orange blossom water (available at most Asian stores)
1 tablespoon powdered sugar (heaping)
salt

Steps:

  • Peel and shred the carrots (small side of cheese grater, or in the processor).
  • Mix well the lemon juice, orange water, sugar and salt in a large bowl.
  • Add the carrots to this mixture and mix well, let sit in fridge for about twenty minutes to one hour.
  • Top with the oranges, peeled and thinly sliced into rings to serve.
  • Top with a sprig of mint.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 58.8, Fat 0.2, Sodium 52.4, Carbohydrate 14.4, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 9, Protein 1.1

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