It's high time that carrot salad had its moment to shine at the potluck. Often overlooked for the classic like and , this carrot salad is packed with color, bold flavor, and texture. Take that, ! (Just kidding, pasta salad… we have room in our hearts for all .) It's everything you want in a side: crispy, crunchy, zingy, and sweet, making it the perfect fresh-tasting salad for spring and summer. Whether you're firing up the grill for a summer cookout or planning the perfect
, put this carrot salad on the menu. After all, it goes with everything!
Who first came up with carrot salad?
Carrot salad as you may know it has many points of origin beyond the potluck table or cafeteria line where you likely first found it. Korea has a spicy pickled version; North African and Middle Eastern versions often include lots of lemon juice, cumin, and parsley. This version marries classic American Southern-style carrot salad (carrots, raisins, apple, and mayo) with French versions that get a nice fresh boost from an herby, mustard-laced vinaigrette.
What's in carrot salad?
The base of this recipe is a few bags of store-bought matchstick carrots, but tasty additions like red apple, toasted pecans, and raisins are stirred in for sweetness and crunch. The whole mixture is tossed in a zippy dressing filled with coarse grain dijon mustard, mayo, a little apple cider vinegar, and some honey, and it's ready to serve.
Can you shred whole carrots for carrot salad?
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