2 GRATED CARROT SALADS

By BobD

Ingredients

• French Grated Carrot Salad
• 1 1 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 1 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar or white wine vinegar
• to and freshly ground pepper to taste
• 1 1 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 6 6 2 4 extra virgin olive oil or canola oil (or a mix of the two), or use 2 tablespoons plain low-fat yogurt or buttermilk and 4 tablespoons oil
• 1 1 1 pound carrots, peeled and grated
• 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley

Preparation

Step 1

Curry-Laced Grated Carrot Salad

This is a delicious variation on the French classic.

Add to the carrots:

1/4 cup grated or finely chopped red onion (optional)

3 tablespoons capers, rinsed and coarsely chopped

For the dressing:

Use 2 tablespoons lemon juice and omit the vinegar

Add 1 teaspoon curry powder and 1/2 teaspoon ground lightly toasted cumin seeds

Substitute 2 to 3 tablespoons buttermilk for 2 to 3 tablespoons of the oil

1. Place the onions in a bowl and cover with cold water. Soak for 15 minutes, drain, rinse with cold water, and drain on paper towels. Add to the carrots along with the capers and parsley. Make the dressing as directed, adding to it the curry powder and ground cumin. Toss with the salad.