SALAD ESSENTIALS: FRENCH STYLE CARROT SALAD

Salad Essentials: French Style Carrot Salad image

Provided by Andy Anderson !

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

PLAN/PURCHASE
1 medium lemon, juice and zest
3 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
2 tsp smooth brown mustard, i prefer grey poupon
1 tsp fresh clover honey
1/2 tsp poppy seeds
kosher salt, finely ground, to taste
white pepper, freshly ground, to taste
2 Tbsp italian parsley, chopped
3 - 4 large carrots, about 1 pound (.45kg)

Steps:

1. PREP/PREPARE
2. Gather your Ingredients (mise en place).
3. Grate the carrots, and chop the parsley.
4. Chef's Tip: If you want to make quick work of grating the carrots, use your food processor, fitted with the grating attachment.
5. Add the mustard, lemon juice, zest, poppy seeds, and olive oil into a large non-reactive bowl.
6. Use a whisk to thoroughly combine the ingredients.
7. Season the dressing with the salt and white pepper, to taste.
8. Chef's Tip: I would start with about a 1/4 teaspoon of each, and then go from there.
9. Add the grated carrots and parsley.
10. Toss to combine... I usually use my hands, but that's up to you.
11. Cover and place in the refrigerator for about an hour or two before serving. This will give the carrots a chance to absorb some of the dressing.
12. PLATE/PRESENT
13. Serve by itself, or as a side to a light lunch or dinner. Enjoy
14. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.