Curly Carrot Salad Food

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.

CURLY CARROT SALAD

Steps:

• Peel carrots, and cut them into 3-inch lengths. Using a mandoline or sturdy vegetable peeler, slice carrots into thin, translucent strips. Place strips in ice-water bath, and let stand until curly, about 20 minutes. Transfer carrots to a paper towel; blot dry.
• Discard any bruised romaine leaves, and slice head into 1/4-inch-wide pieces.
• Combine carrot strips, romaine, half of the cheese, dill, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Drizzle lemon juice and olive oil over the salad, and toss to combine.
• Divide among four serving plates. Top with remaining feta cheese.

LIMONCELLO CARROT SALAD

Steps:

• Gently warm the limoncello in a small saucepan over medium heat until steam begins to come off the top and it is hot to the touch but not simmering. Remove from the heat, then add the dried cranberries and cover with plastic wrap. Allow the cranberries to soak for at least 30 minutes or up to 1 hour. Drain and set aside.
• Grate the carrots into a medium bowl using the large holes on a box grater. Sprinkle the carrots with the salt and toss well. Add the soaked cranberries, parsley leaves, lemon juice and olive oil and toss again to combine. Crumble the goat cheese over the top and serve.

SHAVED CARROT AND PEAR SALAD WITH CURRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Using a vegetable peeler cut the carrots lengthwise into thin ribbons or slices. Quarter, core, and stem the pears. Using a knife, slice into very thin strips. Place the carrot and pear slices in a large bowl with the chopped parsley.
• In a blender combine the white wine, curry powder, honey, salt, and pepper and blend to combine. With the machine running add the olive oil. Pour the dressing over the carrots and pears. Toss to combine and serve immediately.

CRUNCHY CARROT SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the sugar, vinegar and salt. Add carrots; toss to coat. Divide between two plates. Sprinkle with red pepper, onion, almonds and sesame seeds.

GRANDMA'S CARROT SALAD

Steps:

• Mix carrots and raisins together in a large bowl. Whisk mayonnaise, lemon juice, and salt together in a small bowl until smooth. Pour lemon juice mixture over carrot mixture and stir until carrots are completely coated. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes.

CURRIED CARROT SALAD WITH NONFAT YOGURT

Steps:

• Whisk first 5 ingredients in large bowl. Add carrots and currants; toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

SOUTH AFRICAN - CURRIED CARROT SALAD

Steps:

• Peel the carrots and slice thinly.
• Cover the slices with water and boil just until soft then drain and set aside until needed.
• Peel and halve the onions and slice thinly then cover the onions with boiling water and leave to stand for 15 minutes, then drain the onions.
• In a large pot add the cooked carrots and onions, white vinegar, sugar, raisins, salt, cloves and black peppercorns and bring to a boil.
• Mix the corn flour and curry powder with 1/2 cup of water.
• Now add the curry mixture to the carrot mixture and let boil for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Spoon the hot curried carrots into clean hot jars and seal immediately.

CURRIED CARROT SALAD

Steps:

• Toss carrots with raisins and onions in large bowl; set aside.
• Mix all remaining ingredients with wire whisk until well blended. Add to carrot mixture; toss to coat. Cover.
• Refrigerate 1 hour or until ready to serve.

LUBY'S CAFETERIA CARROT SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients, mix well and chill.

CARROT SALAD WITH CUMIN AND CORIANDER

Steps:

• Put carrots in a medium bowl. Add olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, coriander and cayenne. Add salt and pepper to taste. Toss to coat. Taste, and adjust seasoning. Leave to marinate for 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish.
• To serve, sprinkle with preserved lemon, if you like, and garnish with mint leaves.

CURRIED CARROT SALAD

Steps:

• Place the onions, if using, in a bowl and cover with cold water. Soak for 15 minutes, drain, rinse with cold water, then pat dry using a paper towel.
• Meanwhile, make the dressing: Whisk together the oil, buttermilk, lemon juice, mustard, curry powder and cumin in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper.
• Add the carrots, parsley, capers and drained onions, if using, and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Refrigerate before serving (I recommend making this 30 minutes to 1 hour ahead, then tossing again just before serving).