French grated carrot salad with raisins

TOTAL TIME 10 min. ACTIVE TIME 10 min. SERVINGS 4

Carrot salad is a classic French dish and this version adds pecans and raisins, often found in other carrot salad recipes, along with classic French vinaigrette.

 

1 pound carrots

1 cup raisins

Zest and juice of 1 organic lemon

¼ cup orange juice

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1 tablespoon white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar

2 tablespoons olive oil

½ teaspoon salt

Freshly ground black pepper

2 tablespoons pure maple syrup, or more to taste

½ cup chopped pecans

 

Use a food processor to grate the carrots. Place them in a medium bowl and add the raisins.

In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon zest and juice, orange juice, mustard, vinegar, oil, salt, pepper, and maple syrup until smooth. Pour the mixture over the carrots and raisins. Sprinkle with the chopped pecans and toss to combine.

For best taste, let sit overnight in the refrigerator for the flavors to meld, and serve cold.