Marinated Lemon Dill Carrot Salad (Printable)
Crisp carrots meet zesty lemon and fragrant dill in this bright, refreshing dish perfect for warm weather dining.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 4 large carrots, peeled and julienned or thinly sliced
02 - 2 scallions, thinly sliced
→ Marinade
03 - 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
04 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
05 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
06 - 1 clove garlic, minced
07 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
08 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
09 - ½ teaspoon salt
10 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
# How to Make It:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, honey (or maple syrup), garlic, dill, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
02 - Add the julienned carrots and scallions to the bowl.
03 - Toss everything to evenly coat the carrots in the marinade.
04 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld, tossing once or twice.
05 - Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.
06 - Serve chilled or at room temperature, garnished with additional fresh dill if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The carrots actually get better over time, so make it ahead and forget about it until dinner
- It transforms humble vegetables into something that feels elegant and intentional
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- Dont skip the marinating time or the carrots will taste raw and sharp instead of mellow and sweet
- Fresh dill is absolutely worth seeking out, dried dill simply doesnt have the same brightness here
03 -
- Whisk the dressing in the serving bowl to save yourself a dish
- Try massaging the carrots with the salt for two minutes before adding the dressing