Simple Carrot Salad With Lemon Vinaigrette Recipes

FRENCH GRATED CARROT SALAD WITH LEMON DIJON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Shred the carrots in a food processor. Set aside.
• In a salad bowl, combine the dijon mustard, lemon juice, honey, vegetable oil, olive oil, salt and pepper. Add the carrots, fresh parsley and scallions (or shallots) and toss well. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Notes: Depending on the sweetness of the carrots, you may want to add more or less honey. Also, if you make this salad ahead of time, be sure to check the seasoning again before serving as the flavors tend to mellow.

FRISéE AND CARROT RIBBON SALAD WITH ZA'ATAR-LEMON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Combine shallot, lemon zest, lemon juice, and 1/4 tsp. kosher salt in a medium bowl. Let stand 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, toast pistachios, 1 Tbsp. olive oil, and 1 tsp. za'atar in a small skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Season with 1/4 tsp. kosher salt. Transfer to a small bowl; let cool and set aside.
• Add honey and 1 tsp. za'atar to lemon mixture and whisk to combine, then whisk in 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil in a slow, steady stream.
• Place frisée, carrots, parsley, 3/4 cup grapes, and half of the pistachios in a large bowl and drizzle with vinaigrette. Gently toss until frisée is evenly dressed; season with sea salt and pepper. Top with remaining pistachios and 3/4 cup grapes.

MIXED GREENS WITH LEMON CHAMPAGNE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, lemon juice, mustard and shallot. Gradually whisk in oil., In a large bowl, combine lettuce, spinach and arugula. Pour vinaigrette over salad; toss to coat. Top with walnuts and pomegranate seeds. Serve immediately.

CARROT AND BEET SALAD WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• To make the dressing, whisk together the shallot, garlic, mustard, and lemon juice in a bowl. Add the walnut oil in a slow stream and blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper; mix in the chopped walnuts. Set aside.
• In separate bowls, toss the carrots with half the dressing and the beets with the remainder. Taste each and adjust for seasoning with salt and pepper.
• Once the vegetables are separately dressed, they may be combined and served, or refrigerated and held separately for up to several hours before combining (you may either bring to room temperature or serve chilled). Serve immediately after the carrots and beets are mixed.

HONEY-LEMON ROASTED CARROT SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Divide carrots between two 10x15-inch baking pans. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil per pan; toss to coat.
• Roast carrots until soft and starting to brown, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Top with sliced garlic and roast 5 minutes more. Let cool 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, whisk together lemon juice, honey, salt, pepper, and remaining 1 tablespoon oil in an extra-large bowl. Add roasted carrots, arugula, and cranberries; toss to coat. Top with sunflower seeds and shaved Parmesan.