Tangy Carrot Slaw

updated Aug 11, 2023
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Credit: Joe Lingeman
A recipe for easy carrot slaw tossed with a tangy Dijon mustard dressing.

Serves6

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Tangy Carrot Slaw
Credit: Joe Lingeman
Tangy Carrot Slaw

This carrot slaw is sweet and tangy, due to a healthy amount of Dijon mustard in the dressing, and bright and fragrant, thanks to a heap of sliced scallions. It’s a salad that hits all corners of your taste buds. It makes a light, flavorful lunch on its own but also begs to be paired with a simple roast chicken for dinner. Need a

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The Tangiest Carrot Slaw, Thanks to Mustard

Slaws naturally lean toward the tangy side, due to ingredients such as apple cider vinegar or buttermilk. This one, however, leans on a few generous spoonfuls of Dijon mustard and

red wine vinegar

carrots. The longer the slaw sits, the better it gets, so go ahead and assemble it when you have a few spare moments and it will be ready and waiting for you when you need it.

Tangy Carrot Slaw

A recipe for easy carrot slaw tossed with a tangy Dijon mustard dressing.

Serves 6

Nutritional Info

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup

    Dijon mustard

  • 1/4 cup

    olive oil

  • 3 tablespoons

    red wine vinegar or freshly squeezed lemon juice

  • 1 teaspoon

    kosher salt

  • Freshly ground black pepper

  • 2 pounds

    carrots, peeled and shredded (about 6 cups)

  • 1/4 cup

    thinly sliced scallion

Instructions

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  1. Place the mustard, oil, vinegar or lemon juice, salt, and a few generous grinds of pepper in a large bowl and whisk to combine. Add the carrots and scallions and toss well to evenly coat.

  2. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight to allow the flavors to meld. Taste and season with more salt and pepper as needed before serving.

Recipe Notes

Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.