A French Carrot Salad that’s as fresh and juicy as it gets, made even better with the addition of cranberries. This dish is the perfect healthy, colorful side dish or a crisp, refreshing salad all on its own!

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French carrot salad is not just any salad. It’s a delightful blend of textures and flavors, combining the sweet crunchiness of carrots with a zesty Dijon mustard dressing. Dried cranberries and sunflower seeds are added for extra flavor and texture.
Preparing this French Carrot Salad recipe is incredibly simple. Serve it alongside virtually anything. For a nourishing light dinner option, I adore pairing it with boiled eggs. The combination is not just visually strikingโit’s a testament to the simple joy of eating well.

Ingredients
See recipe card for quantities.

Visual Step-by-Step Instructions
- Heat a skillet with ยฝ tablespoon of olive oil. Add shallots and sautรฉ them for 5 minutes. โ You can also use them raw in the salad, but sautรฉing makes them milder and more digestible!
- Mix all the dressing ingredients in a small bowl.

- Place carrots, shallot, cranberries, parsley, and sunflower seeds in a large salad bowl. Add the dressing and toss well. Season with salt and pepper. โ Let the salad sit in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving for the best flavor!

Variations
- Use this white French salad dressing for a different twist.
- Add a bit of grated ginger for an extra kick.
- Substitute sunflower seeds with pumpkin seeds or chopped nuts. For an added crunch, toast them without oil in a skillet until golden brown.
- Replace the shallot with finely chopped green onions.
- For a sweet and fruity touch, add diced or grated apple.
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Product Recommendations
For a wonderful crunch, I love using a coarse grater from Microplane (best used with a protective glove)! For a quicker option, the electric version works wonders.
Storage Instructions
This salad can be prepared up to a day in advance and stored in the fridge, allowing the flavors to meld together even more.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. Stays fresh for 3 days.
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French Carrot Salad
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Ingredients
- 1 lb carrots, coarsely grated
- ยฝ tbsp olive oil
- 1 shallot, minced
- 3 tbsp dried cranberries
- 3 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp sunflower seeds, or pumpkin seeds
Dressing
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar, or lemon juice
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- ยฝ tsp maple syrup, or honey
- salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat a skillet with ยฝ tablespoon of olive oil. Add shallots and sautรฉ them for 5 minutes. โ You can also use them raw in the salad, but sautรฉing makes them milder and more digestible!
- Mix all the dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
- Place carrots, shallot, cranberries, parsley, and sunflower seeds in a large salad bowl. Add the dressing and toss well. Season with salt and pepper. โ Let the salad sit in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving for the best flavor!
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