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French Apple-Carrot Salad

Make this salad in the fall months, when apples are their crispest and juiciest. If you use tart apples, you may need to add extra honey for balance. To add an extra bite to the dressing, whisk in a little Dijon mustard.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course fall salad, Salad
Cuisine French
Servings 6
Calories 200 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 Tbsp. raisins or dried cranberries
  • 1 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice, to taste
  • 1 Tbsp. champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar
  • 1 to 2 Tbsp. honey, to taste
  • ½ tsp. kosher salt or ¼ tsp. sea salt, to taste
  • ¼ tsp. freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1½ Tbsp. sunflower oil or vegetable oil
  • 1½ Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 lb. carrots, julienned or coarsely shredded
  • 1 or 2 apples, julienned or coarsely shredded
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh chives or 1 small shallot, minced

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl combine raisins and enough boiling water to cover. Let stand 5 minutes to plump, then drain well. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl whisk together lemon juice, vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper. Whisk in sunflower oil and olive oil. Add carrots, apples, raisins, parsley, and chives; toss to coat. Chill at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours.

Nutrition

Calories: 200kcal
Keyword apple salad, carrot salad, side dish salad, slaw
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