JULIENNE CARROT SALAD

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Sometimes a classic, masterfully executed salad is just what you want, and the easier the better. Enter this simple French salad, also known as called carottes râpées. It is grated carrots dressed with a simple vinaigrette; a lemony one works well. I prefer to cut the carrots into a fine julienne rather than use a box grater, which makes them a bit raggedy. The julienne carrots have a more appealing texture, and they look gorgeous piled on a platter, scattered with chives. It's not necessary to stay absolutely traditional with this salad. I often veer North African with it, adding pinches of cumin, cinnamon and hot pepper. Nor would it be out of place to introduce Vietnamese seasonings like cilantro, mint, fish sauce and lime.

Provided by David Tanis

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

3/4 pound medium carrots
1 small shallot, finely diced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon finely grated garlic
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons thinly sliced chives

Steps:

Peel carrots and cut into fine julienne. Place in a medium bowl.
Put shallot, lemon juice and garlic in a small bowl. Stir in olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Lightly salt carrots, add vinaigrette and toss well. Let marinate for 5 to 10 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings. Pile the carrots onto a serving platter and sprinkle with chives.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 135, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 266 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams