Best Zesty Lemon Carrot Salad Recipes

MOROCCAN-STYLE CARROT SALAD

Moroccan-Style Carrot Salad image

Simple, unique, and flavorful is what this Moroccan carrot salad is all about! Tender cooked carrots are tossed with fresh herbs and warm Moroccan spices like cumin and harissa, then dressed in lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil. The final touch, a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds!

Provided by The Mediterranean Dish

Categories Salad

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

water
Kosher salt
2 lb carrots, peeled and cut into medallions
1 celery stalk, chopped
3/4 tsp harissa spice
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp sweet paprika
1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced
1 celery stick finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro (mint or parsley would work as well)
1 to 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil (I used Early Harvest Greek extra virgin olive oil)
3 tbsp toasted sesame seeds, optional

Steps:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add carrots and cook for about 20 minutes until nice and tender. Drain.
Transfer the cooked carrots immediately to a large mixing bowl. And while nice and warm, season with a dash kosher salt, and the spices (harissa spice, cumin, coriander and paprika.) Add minced garlic, celery, cilantro, lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil.
If you like, add a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds. Give the carrot salad a good toss to combine. Set the carrot salad aside for a bit before serving (it's best served at room temperature.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 calories, Sugar 7.4 g, Sodium 114.6 mg, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 16.2 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 2.2 g, Cholesterol 0 mg

INCREDIBLE, SIMPLE FRENCH CARROT SALAD

Incredible, Simple French Carrot Salad image

Recipe video above. This carrot salad will surprise you - it's so simple, yet so incredibly delicious! I'd go as far as to say it's can't-stop-eating-it good (and that's a big call to make about a salad!) It's a slight riff on a classic French Carrot Salad (which is typically dressed much more lightly with just lemon and olive oil). At the risk of offending an entire nation - this is tastier! ????

Provided by Nagi

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 carrots (, medium, peeled)
2 green onion stems (, finely sliced on the diagonal)
1/4 cup parsley (, finely chopped (optional))
1 1/2 tsp dijon mustard
1 tbsp honey
2 tbsp lemon juice (, fresh)
4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Steps:

Grate the carrot use a standard box grater (or the shredder attachment of food processor). Aim for strands about 4cm/1.5" long.
Place in a bowl with green onion and parsley.
Shake Dressing ingredients in a jar. Pour over carrot, toss then serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 286 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

FRENCH GRATED CARROT SALAD WITH LEMON DIJON VINAIGRETTE

French Grated Carrot Salad with Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette image

This grated carrot salad with lemon dijon vinaigrette is standard fare in French bistros and markets.

Provided by Jennifer Segal

Categories Salads

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 pound carrots, peeled
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice, from one lemon
1½ tablespoons vegetable oil
1½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1-2 teaspoons honey, to taste
Heaping ¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 finely sliced scallions (or 1tablespoon finely chopped shallots)

Steps:

Shred the carrots in a food processor. Set aside.
In a salad bowl, combine the dijon mustard, lemon juice, honey, vegetable oil, olive oil, salt and pepper. Add the carrots, fresh parsley and scallions (or shallots) and toss well. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes: Depending on the sweetness of the carrots, you may want to add more or less honey. Also, if you make this salad ahead of time, be sure to check the seasoning again before serving as the flavors tend to mellow.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize about 3/4 cup, Calories 150, Fat 11 g, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sugar 8 g, Fiber 3 g, Sodium 253 mg

MOM'S ZESTY CARROTS WITH HORSERADISH

Mom's Zesty Carrots with Horseradish image

This was one of mom's perennial holiday dishes for Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Provided by Pete Plumer

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Carrots

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 ¼ pounds carrots, cut into matchsticks
½ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons grated onion
2 tablespoons freshly ground horseradish
½ teaspoon salt (scant)
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper (scant)
¼ cup dry seasoned bread crumbs
2 tablespoons melted butter

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Place carrots in a pot and add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain carrots, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid. Transfer carrots to a shallow baking dish.
Mix reserved cooking water, mayonnaise, onion, horseradish, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl until combined; pour over carrots.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, toss bread crumbs in melted butter. Sprinkle over carrots and bake until crumb topping is crisp, an additional 3 to 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.1 calories, Carbohydrate 10.2 g, Cholesterol 12.9 mg, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 317.9 mg, Sugar 3.8 g