Low Calorie French Shredded Carrot Salad Recipe

Square glass container of shredded French carrot salad o a green napkin

4.19 from 32 votes

Low Calorie French Shredded Carrot Salad Recipe

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!

Prep Time20

Cook Time0

Total Time20

Course: Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: French

Keyword: easy carrot salad, French carrots, healthy shredded carrots

Servings:

Author: Martha McKinnon | Simple Nourished Living

Equipment

Ingredients

1/2 pound carrots, peeled and grated into long thin strips (about 3 cups)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard (or more to taste)
1 tablespoon chopped 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.

Notes

Serving size: 1/2 cup

WW Points: 2

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2 PointsPlus (Old plan)

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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