French Carrot Salad

Fresh carrots and a tangy vinaigrette dressing combine to make a simple salad commonly found in markets and bistros throughout France

Ingredients:

4 carrots

2 cloves garlic

2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar

2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil

2 tsp. Dijon mustard

1 tsp. dried basil

¼ tsp. salt

¼ tsp. ground black pepper

Equipment:

Box grater OR food processor with the grating attachment
Large bowl
Cutting board
Kitchen knife
Jar with a lid OR other container for dressing
Measuring spoons

Ingredients:

4 carrots

2 cloves garlic

2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar

2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil

2 tsp. Dijon mustard

1 tsp. dried basil

¼ tsp. salt

¼ tsp. ground black pepper

Equipment:

Box grater OR food processor with the grating attachment
Large bowl
Cutting board
Kitchen knife
Jar with a lid OR other container for dressing
Measuring spoons

Directions:

  1. Wash the carrots and garlic.
  2. Coarsely grate the carrots with a box grater or with the grating attachment of a food processor, then add to a large bowl.
  3. Peel and mince the garlic.
  4. Prepare the dressing by combining the garlic, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, basil, salt, and pepper in a jar with a lid (or another container) and shake or mix thoroughly.
  5. Pour over the grated carrots and gently toss. Taste and adjust with salt, pepper and extra vinegar and oil, if needed.

Note: Serve immediately, or chill before serving. Carrots will start losing their crispness if they sit too long in the dressing.