Kicked Up 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.

CLASSIC CARROT SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, add pineapple, raisins, mayonnaise, honey and orange zest (if using). Mix until combined.
• Add carrots to dressing and fold together all the ingredients using a rubber spatula or tongs.
• Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, then serve chilled.

KICKED UP CARROT SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients.
• Mix well.
• Refrigerate for approx 2 hours.

OLD-FASHIONED CARROT SALAD

Steps:

• Peel the carrots and grate them in a food processor fitted with the large grating attachment. If you lay the carrots on their sides in the feed tube, you will have nice long grated strands. Place the grated carrots in a large bowl and add the mayonnaise, pineapple, raisins, salt, and pepper. Toss well and season to taste. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

SHREDDED BEET AND CARROT SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk the lemon juice, orange juice, olive oil and some salt and pepper together in a large bowl.
• In the bowl of a food processor fitted with a large-holed shredding attachment, shred the carrots and then the apples, 1 piece at a time. Toss the shredded carrots, apple and pickled beets with the citrus vinaigrette and serve.

CARROT SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the whole carrots (cut them in half if they don't fit in the pot) and cook until just cooked through, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and cut carrots into 1/2-inch thick slices.
• Whisk together the lemon juice, garlic, cumin, cayenne, and salt in a large bowl. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil until emulsified and stir in the parsley. Add the cooked carrots and toss to combine. Serve cold or at room temperature.

KICKED UP SPICED CARROTS

Steps:

• Quarter carrots lengthwise and then cut into about 2-1/2-inch pieces.
• Heat butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat.
• Add in the carrot sticks and sauté uncovered for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until just slightly softened.
• Add in brown sugar stirring until the sugar is dissolved and melted.
• Stir in water, lemon juice, salt, cinnamon and cayenne; toss to combine and simmer covered until the carrots are desired tenderness and the liquid is reduced to a glaze (about 8-10 minutes).

KICKED-UP CARROTS

Steps:

• Place carrots in a saucepan and cover with water.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain and keep warm.
• In the same pan, melt butter and stir in sugars, horseradish and parsley.
• Add carrots to pan, then add salt and pepper to taste. Stir gently to coat and serve.

MARINATED CARROT SALAD

Steps:

• Refresh carrots by draining hot water and covering with cold water to cool.
• Drain thoroughly.
• Slice into 1/4 inch rounds.
• Toss with onions and peppers.
• Prepare sauce by bringing all ingredients (except soup) to a boil.
• Add soup and while stirring over medium high heat, allow to"boil up" to blend.
• Pour over vegetables, toss and chill.
• This holds well for several days in the refrigerator, and is very low in calories.

RED CABBAGE AND CARROT SALAD

Steps:

• Toss all the ingredients together and chill for an hour and serve.

PICKLED CARROT SALAD

Steps:

• Place 1 in. of water in a large saucepan; add carrots. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 7-9 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain , Transfer to a serving dish. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine remaining ingredients; shake well. Pour over carrots; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Serve with a slotted spoon.

SIMPLE CARROT SALAD

Steps:

• Boil the carrots whole in lightly salted water for 8-10 minutes until just tender (or steam, if you prefer).
• While the carrots are boiling, use a pestle and mortar to mash the garlic to a paste with a pinch of salt, then add the cumin seeds and pound a little more to combine. Stir in the honey and lemon juice.
• Drain the carrots, leave until cool enough to handle, then slice on the diagonal and tip into a salad bowl. Toss the dressing thoroughly with the warm carrots, scatter over the raisins and pine nuts, then drizzle with the olive oil. If you have time, allow the carrots to stand at room temperature for an hour or so, for all the flavours to come together. Just before serving, toss through the coriander.

PICKLED CARROT SALAD

Steps:

• The original recipe says to cook the carrots in a small amount of water until crisp/tender and drain. Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't. Depends on how crunchy you like your salad.
• Place carrots in a serving dish.
• Combine remaining ingredients and whisk together well. Pour over carrots, cover and chill for several hours or overnight.
• Be sure you serve with a slotted spoon.