French Carrot Salad

One really doesn't need a recipe to make a carrot salad, but this is apparently one that the French make so I will probably lose weight when I eat it. I've seen a version with added chickpeas, which would provide some nice texture and protein. If you happen to have a food processor, I believe the final product would be less mushy than it turns out to be when the carrots are shredded on a box grater.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound carrots, peeled and grated
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1-2 teaspoons honey, to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon of ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 2 finely sliced scallions 

Methods:

Grate the carrots in a food processor or using a box grater. Set aside.

In a salad bowl, combine the Dijon mustard, lemon juice, honey, oil, cumin, salt and pepper. Add the carrots, fresh parsley and scallions and toss well. Taste and adjust seasoning as you like.