French Grated Carrot Salad (Carottes Rapées)
Mar 22, 2026 10:57 AM
Known as “Carottes Rapées”, this French Grated Carrot Salad is ubiquitous in all French regions. This standard bistro fare is essentially a salad of grated carrots with herbs, a simple dressing and a heavy sprinkle of raisins and nuts for added crunch, chew and flavor. This salad is crunchy, tangy, refreshing and a healthy pop of color for any table.
“Les Carottes rapées” is a salad I have known and loved my entire life. It was served to me as a starter at the school cantine, and I’ve always enjoyed its satisfying taste and texture: a perfect mix of sweet and salty, crunchy and juicy.
Ingredients:
- 1lb (450g) carrots, peeled and grated (about 3 ½ cups)
- 3 tbsp flat-leaf parsley, stemmed and chopped
- 2 tbsp raisins (optional)
- 2 tbsp pine nuts (optional)
- 3 tbsp (45ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp (30ml) lemon juice
- 1 tbsp (20ml) Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp fresh ground black pepper, to taste
- ½ tsp salt, to taste
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Total Time:
15 minutes
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