This sweet, tangy, crunchy salad is our take on the French classic, carottes râpées.

While traveling through France as a vegetarian (at the time), I noticed carrot salads everywhere! I saw them in train stations, restaurants, small cafes, grocery stores, they all had carrot salad, and I fell instantly in love! This recipe brings that same everyday French simplicity to your own kitchen.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Simple: All it takes is shredding the carrots and making a super quick dressing. Simple ingredients and simple steps! We love that!

Tasty: The dressing is tangy and compliments the sweet earthy carrots. A beautiful balance of bright and fresh flavors that gets better as it sits.

Gut-Friendly: Vegan, gluten-free, and low FODMAP. Great for anyone focusing on gut health or managing conditions like IBS or ulcerative colitis. Plus, it’s naturally anti-inflammatory and made with gentle ingredients that are kind to your gut.

Ingredients

• carrots
• lemon
• dijon mustard
• olive oil
• fresh parsley
• salt

Optional Add-Ons

• olives
• capers
• raisins
• shallots/onions

Making the Dressing

Combine the Dijon mustard, olive oil, lemon juice, and use a whisk to emulsify. Add salt to taste.

Preparing the Carrots

I’ve seen this recipe shredded, noodled, and cut into ribbons. Use whichever method or shape you prefer. We happen to have a julienne peeler, so that’s what we used this time.

Pairing suggestions

Enjoy this carrot salad as a side to a tofu salad sandwich or Peruvian triple sandwich.
Also perfect for BBQs and meal preps.

You might also enjoy these other salads

• Herbed Potato Salad
• Tofu Caprese Salad
• Avocado Kale Salad

We hope you enjoy this recipe. Remember, every step you take towards a plant-based lifestyle is something to be proud of. Whether you’re vegan, trying to eat more plant-based meals, or just here for a delicious recipe –
thank you for being part of the journey with us!

French Carrot Salad

This sweet, tangy, crunchy salad is our take on the French classic, carottes râpées. All it takes is shredding the carrots and making a super quick dressing. The dressing is tangy and compliments the sweet earthy carrots. It's so simple and so delicious!

Course: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: French

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword: Easy, Light

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cool in the fridge: 30 minutes minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes minutes

Servings: 4 sides

Calories: 68kcal

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Ingredients

• ▢ 4 carrots (medium)
• ▢ 1 lemon (juiced)
• ▢ 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
• ▢ 1 Tbsp olive oil
• ▢ ¼ tsp salt (or to taste)
• ▢ ¼ cup fresh parsley (chopped)

Instructions

• Prep: Shred 4 carrots.
• Make the Dressing: Combine 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 Tbsp olive oil, 1 lemon juiced, ¼ tsp salt and use a whisk to emulsify.
• Combine: Pour dressing over carrots, add chopped ¼ cup fresh parsley and mix.
• Chill: Refrigerate for 30 minutes, or until the salad is cold and the flavors have developed.

Nutrition

Calories: 68kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 271mg | Potassium: 244mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 10202IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 0.5mg

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