Monday, October 7, 2013

Honey-Glazed Carrot Salad

 Just because summer has passed into fall, it doesn't mean that we can't still enjoy salads on the table.  They just need to be a little more creative when not relying on the fresh taste of summer vegetables.  The standard carrot salad put together with mayonnaise and raisins is a favorite around here.  The boys never complained about eating their vegetables when it was on the table.  

This recipe is a more grown-up version of carrot salad.  The Dijon mustard gives it an assertive flavor that will be a surprise to some.  The recipe is another favorite of ours from the Carry-out Cuisine Cookbook.  It was from McMead's Restaurant in Miami.  

I hope you'll give this slimmer version of carrot salad a try.  It absolutely needs the two hours chilling time.  In fact, overnight is even better.  


Honey-glazed Carrot Salad from Carry-Out Cuisine

 3 cups coarsely grated carrots
1/3 cup Dijon mustard
2 Tbsp honey
1/2 tsp ground ginger
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Salt and pepper to taste

Combine, chill thoroughly for at least two hours.  Even longer is better.

ENJOY!
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13 comments:

  1. MadSnapper n BeauOctober 7, 2013 at 5:43 AM

    i love carrots salad but have not had one like this one. since i like carrots, i am thinking this is great. i love it with apples and raisins and carrots and mayo, the old timey kind mother used to make.

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  2. La Table De NanaOctober 7, 2013 at 5:52 AM

    I will give it a try:)

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  3. GLENDA CHILDERSOctober 7, 2013 at 6:39 AM

    I bet the ginger is a nice surprise, too.

    Fondly,
    Glenda

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  4. KrisOctober 7, 2013 at 7:09 AM

    I buy those shredded carrots every time I go to the market. I love to add them to
    Happy Monday to you!
    xo Kris

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  5. AnonymousOctober 7, 2013 at 8:09 AM

    Hi Bonnie! Oh, we love carrot salad and I'll have to try your recipe. Thank you for your concern, sweet friend.
    Shelia :)

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  6. LynnOctober 7, 2013 at 8:36 AM

    I love mustard and this sounds like a great salad! Think I'll try it one Sunday soon-thanks:@)

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  7. Ginny HartzlerOctober 7, 2013 at 9:12 AM

    What an interesting dish. It is kind of like the hot honey glazed carrots, only made into a salad!

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  8. AnonymousOctober 7, 2013 at 11:29 AM

    Ginger and mustard...the salad must have a nice zip to it.

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  9. AnonymousOctober 7, 2013 at 11:51 AM

    I have never seen or thought of using carrots like that - I love anything with mustard, so I am in!

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  10. Sam Hoffer / My Carolina KitchenOctober 7, 2013 at 1:18 PM

    Sounds great Bonnie and I like the combination of the ginger and mustard. Salads are on our table year around.
    Sam

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  11. PeggyROctober 7, 2013 at 3:19 PM

    This sounds very good.

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  12. scrambledhenfruitOctober 8, 2013 at 6:45 PM

    I love carrots, and this salad sounds scrumptious. :)

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  13. Top Cuisine avec LaviOctober 9, 2013 at 2:08 AM

    Looks delicious! Great blog!

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