This Honey Dijon Carrot Salad is a fresh, simple side dish inspired by classic French carrot salad. The crisp shredded carrots are tossed in a light honey dijon dressing that adds the perfect balance of sweetness and tangy flavor.
With fresh herbs and a bright vinaigrette, this easy carrot salad recipe comes together quickly and makes a refreshing addition to any meal.
This French shredded carrot salad is the kind of recipe that feels both simple and elegant. It's a quick salad recipe that works beautifully as a healthy side dish for lunch or dinner and is naturally gluten free.
If you're looking for the best carrot salad ever, this honey dijon carrot salad is a fresh and flavorful way to enjoy carrots.
If you are looking for more simple salad recipes try my Creamy Cucumber Salad, my Cucumber Salad with Vinegar Dressing, my Sugar Free Broccoli Salad or my Easy Pea Salad.
You can find all of my salad recipes here: Gluten Free Salad Recipes
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Ingredients
Instructions
Peel and then grate the carrots using a box grater or your food processor.
Finely chop the green onions and parsley.
Add the carrots, green onions and parsley to a large mixing bowl.
In a small bowl with a whisk or in a jar with your immersion blender add the dijon mustard, lemon juice, olive oil, honey, salt and pepper. Whisk or blend together.
Pour the dressing over the carrot mixture and stir to coat the salad.
Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator in an air tight container until you're ready to serve it.
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Honey Dijon Carrot Salad
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
This Honey Dijon Carrot Salad is a fresh, simple side dish inspired by classic French carrot salad. The crisp shredded carrots are tossed in a light honey dijon dressing that adds the perfect balance of sweetness and tangy flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Carrots, peeled and grated
- 5 Green Onions, finely chopped
- ½ cup Fresh Parsley, finely chopped
- 6 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
- 2 Tbsp Lemon Juice
- 2 Tbsp Honey
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Coarse Black Pepper
Instructions
Peel and then grate the carrots using a box grater or your food processor.
Finely chop the green onions and parsley.
Add the carrots, green onions and parsley to a large mixing bowl.
In a small bowl with a whisk or in a jar with your immersion blender add the dijon mustard, lemon juice, olive oil, honey, salt and pepper. Whisk or blend together.
Pour the dressing over the carrot mixture and stir to coat the salad.
Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator in an air tight container until you're ready to serve it.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Salads
- Method: Chopped
- Cuisine: Gluten Free
Top Tip
This salad is the easiest to make with a food processor. I like to send everything through the shredder blade, pour into a bowl and stir the sauce in. Makes it so quick to have this salad on the table for dinner.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this carrot salad can be made ahead of time and actually tastes even better after it sits for a bit. The honey dijon dressing soaks into the shredded carrots and helps the flavors develop. For the best flavor, refrigerate the salad for about 30 minutes before serving.
The easiest way to make this French carrot salad is to use a food processor to create fresh grated carrots. Freshly shredded carrots have the best texture and absorb the honey dijon dressing better than preshredded carrots. This helps the salad stay crisp and flavorful.
This honey dijon carrot salad will keep well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 4-5 days. The flavors continue to blend as it sits, making it a great make ahead salad recipe. If the salad releases a little liquid, simply stir it before serving.
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