Crunchy Bistro Carrot Salad
Serves 6
20 mins prep
10 mins Marinating Time
30 mins total
A tangy-sweet crunchy French carrot salad that combines julienned or grated fresh, raw carrots with a lemony honey vinaigrette dressing, fresh cilantro or parsley, and crispy sliced almonds. It's the best make-ahead refrigerator salad or snack!
Salad dressing
Carrot salad
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Prepare the dressing
Mix the olive oil, honey or maple syrup, lemon juice, vinegar, shallot, salt and black pepper in a lidded jar and shake until blended.
Make the salad
Grate or slice the carrots into matchstick pieces. You can use a box grater, julienne peeler, mandoline or chef's knife (see my photo tutorial right here). Transfer to a large bowl (you should have about 6 cups).
Pour the dressing over the salad and add the cilantro or parsley and the lemon zest. Toss well, until the carrots are evenly coated. At this point, you can marinate the salad for 10-15 minutes or refrigerate 3-4 days.
Just before serving, sprinkle on the almonds.
