This simple and delicious French shredded salad is made from shredded carrots in a simple lemon dressing. It is a light and healthy low calorie alternative without mayonnaise that is a cinch to make, keeps well, and is good for you. Just one taste and you'll begin to understand how French women manage to stay slim while enjoying delicious food!
½poundcarrots, peeled and grated into long thin strips (about 3 cups)
2tablespoonsfresh lemon juice
1tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil
2teaspoonssugar
¼teaspoonDijon mustard (or more to taste)
1tablespoonchopped fresh parsley, chives or a combination
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
Place the carrots in a medium-size glass bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, sugar and mustard until well blended.
Pour the dressing over the carrots.
Add the parsley and/or chives.
Season to taste with salt and pepper and toss to coat.
Taste and adjust the seasonings to suit your tastes.
Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes to give the flavors a chance to blend and toss again before serving.
Recipe Notes
Variations:
Substitute honey, maple syrup or your favorite sweetener for the sugar.
Substitute mayonnaise for the olive oil.
Add thinly sliced fennel and/or radish.
Substitute fresh cilantro or dill for the parsley.
Add some thinly sliced green onion/scallion.
Add a sprinkling of sunflower seeds.
Add a handful of golden raisins, dried cranberries or chopped dates.
Add shredded or chopped apple.
Add chopped nuts such as pistachios or walnuts.
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Nutrition Facts
Low Calorie French Shredded Carrot Salad Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 /2 cup)
Calories 75Calories from Fat 39
% Daily Value*
Fat 4.3g7%
Carbohydrates 9.1g3%
Fiber 2.2g9%
Protein 1.3g3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.