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French Bistro Carrot Salad

When young carrots appear at my farmers market, I think of this French grated carrot salad that I can never get enough of.
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine French
Keyword grated carrot salad
Servings 6
Author Jane, adpated from "Tasting Paris," Clotilde Dusoulier

Ingredients

  • 4 small/medium size (about 1 lb. total) carrots
  • 1 tablespoon sherry or red wine vinegar
  • 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 3 tablespoons mild extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Grate the carrots using a box grater or the grater attachment of your food processor. You should yield 3½ cups of grated carrots.
  • In the salad bowl you plan to serve the salad from, whisk together the vinegar and salt. Add the cumin and then slowly whisk in the olive oil. Add the grated carrots and toss them in the dressing. Mix in the cilantro and finish with freshly ground black pepper.
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate covered for up to 8 hours.