French Grated Carrot Salad With Dijon Mustard Vinaigrette

French Grated Carrot Salad 

With Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette

This grated carrot salad with lemon dijon vinaigrette is standard fare in French bistros and markets.

I make a double batch of the dressing.  The dressing mellows out after the first day.  The flavor on the second day is enhanced with that added second batch of dressing.

Ingredients:
1 pound carrots, peeled
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice,
1-1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1-1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1-2 teaspoons honey, to taste
Heaping 1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 finely sliced scallions (or 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallots)

Directions:

1. Grate the carrots in a food processor. Set aside.
2. 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.