Best Shaved Carrot And Pear Salad With Curry Vinaigrette Recipes

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CURRIED CARROT SALAD



Curried Carrot Salad image

This savory side takes the classic French grated carrot salad and adds depth of flavor, with capers, red onions, curry powder and cumin. It keeps well, so make a large batch and keep it in the refrigerator for several not-sad desk lunches.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     salads and dressings, vegetables, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup grated or finely chopped red onion (optional)
2 to 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil or canola oil (or a mix of the two)
2 to 3 tablespoons buttermilk
2 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon ground lightly toasted cumin seeds
Salt and black pepper
1 pound carrots, peeled and grated
1/4 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
3 tablespoons capers, rinsed and coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Place the onions, if using, in a bowl and cover with cold water. Soak for 15 minutes, drain, rinse with cold water, then pat dry using a paper towel.
  • Meanwhile, make the dressing: Whisk together the oil, buttermilk, lemon juice, mustard, curry powder and cumin in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper.
  • Add the carrots, parsley, capers and drained onions, if using, and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Refrigerate before serving (I recommend making this 30 minutes to 1 hour ahead, then tossing again just before serving).

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 89, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 234 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SHAVED CARROT AND FENNEL SALAD WITH HONEY VINAIGRETTE



Shaved Carrot and Fennel Salad with Honey Vinaigrette image

I love the flavors in this slaw-type salad. The licorice flavor from the fennel, the sweetness of the carrots, and the tangy-tart apricots meld to create a party in your mouth. And it's so colorful, too. Even better, this salad gets better over time, so it's a great make-ahead side dish.

Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 bunch rainbow carrots
1 fennel bulb with fronds (about 1 pound), halved and cored
1/2 cup dried apricots (half a 6-ounce package), thinly sliced
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Shave the carrots into long strips with a vegetable peeler. Place in a large bowl. Thinly slice the fennel and add to the bowl with the carrots. Chop enough fennel fronds to equal 1 tablespoon and add. Add the apricots.
  • Whisk together the honey, vinegar and mustard. Add the oil in a slow, steady stream and whisk until combined. Season with salt and pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat. Let stand at least 1 hour to allow the vegetables to soften. Sprinkle with the pine nuts before serving.

MUSTARD SEED AND CURRY LEAF CARROT SALAD



Mustard Seed and Curry Leaf Carrot Salad image

Tempered spices (aka chhonk, or tadka) + lime + salt + grated raw vegetables = a quartet of freshness, texture, and balanced flavor -- it will become your new go-to technique for salads. The key is choosing a vegetable that doesn't get super wilty and spices that will add texture but not overwhelm. Here's my favorite version, which uses carrots (their natural sweetness goes well with bitter, earthy spices), and the South Indian spice combo of mustard seeds and curry leaves. Try this with other vegetables -- cucumbers, beets, and radishes would all work great -- or test out another combination of spices, like cumin seeds, red chile powder, and dried red chiles. The mix-and-match possibilities are endless.

Provided by Priya Krishna

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon black mustard seeds
8 fresh curry leaves
4 large carrots, grated
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from about 1 lime), plus more if needed
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more if needed

Steps:

  • In a small pan over medium-low heat, warm the oil. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the black mustard seeds and as soon as they begin to pop and dance around in the oil, which should be within seconds, remove the pan from the heat. Add the curry leaves, making sure they get fully coated in the oil (there may be more popping and splattering, and that's okay!). The leaves should immediately crisp up in the residual heat. Combine the carrots and the oil mixture in a bowl, add the lime juice and salt, and mix well. Taste and adjust the lime juice and salt, if needed.

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