German Carrot Salad (Karottensalat)
This simple, flavorful and vibrantly colorful carrot salad combines the natural sweetness of fresh carrots and corn with a sweet and tangy honey mustard vinaigrette. It's light and refreshing and makes a perfect starter salad or side dish with your favorite proteins.
Ingredients
- 3 large carrots , peeled and grated (use the julienne side of a box grater, a mandolin slicer, or food processor)
- 1/2 cup yellow corn
- 2 tablespoons finely minced yellow onion
- For the Honey Mustard Vinaigrette:
- 2 tablespoons sunflower oil (or neutral-flavored oil of choice)
- 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey (vegan: use agave or brown rice syrup)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the carrots, corn, onion and parsley (if using) in a medium bowl. To make the vinaigrette, whisk the ingredients together until emulsified. Taste and adjust as desired. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and stir to thoroughly combine. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours before serving, stirring at least twice to redistribute the vinaigrette. For best results, let the carrot salad sit at room temp for 10-15 minutes before serving. Can be served cold or at room temp.
Nutrition
Calories: 178kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 629mgPotassium: 238mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 7729IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 1mg
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