As mentioned in some of my previous blog posts, I try my best to cook with seasonal produce. It really makes a world of a difference when you compare in season produce with out of season produce. I mean, have you ever tried berries in the winter? You just can’t compare them to fresh summer berries right? Since it’s November, I decided to pick up these locally grown carrots from Main & Vine shop and make this vibrant carrot salad. If you’ve ever been to any Slavic gathering, you’ve probably seen this salad. Everyone has their variation of this salad. This is the way my mother makes it. It’s a simple salad that really packs a punch in flavor. Ground coriander is the secret to its fragrant aroma. It’s also very nutritious, since the main ingredient is carrots.
Ingredients:
2 lb. shredded carrot
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp sugar
1 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp cayenne
2 garlic cloves, grated or pressed
4 tbsp vinegar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
Instructions:
1 . In a small prep bowl, combine salt, pepper, sugar, coriander, paprika, and cayenne.
2 . Shred the carrot using a mandolin. Place the shredded carrots into a large bowl and toss with the spices.
3 . Add the vinegar and mix to thoroughly coat.
4 . Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet until it’s smoking hot. Pour it over the shredded carrots and toss it with the grated garlic.
- 2 lb. shredded carrot
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp cayenne
- 2 garlic cloves, grated or pressed
- 4 tbsp vinegar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- In a small prep bowl, combine salt, pepper, sugar, coriander, paprika, and cayenne.
- Shred the carrot using a mandolin. Place the shredded carrots into a large bowl and toss with the spices.
- Add the vinegar and mix to thoroughly coat.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet until it's smoking hot. Pour it over the shredded carrots and toss it with the grated garlic.
Can you please post a pic of the mandolin you use? I am trying to find one that I would love that could do this kind of grate and also to shred cabbage, but not sure what to buy. Thank you!
Your carrot slices so nice please post what kind shredded did you use
Thank you for receipe
Hi Luda, here is the link where you can buy the mandoline I use. https://www.amazon.com/Swissmar-Borner-Power-Mandoline-V-7000/dp/B003CN6Q1Y
How long can this salad be kept in the fridge? (Trying to see how to prep for the party 😉
I’ve tried this method a few times during the holidays, it always turned out great. Love how carrots keep their color nice and bright with this recipe. Won’t be buying special spice packets anymore.
Thank you for taking the time to write such a kind review of this recipe Alyona 🙂
I made this salad for Thanksgiving and it was a hit! My family loves this salad 🙂
I’m glad this salad was a hit for you and your family Katy 🙂
Best carrot salad out there! Everytime there is a big family gathering, they ask me to make this salad and it’s pretty much gone instantly!
Thats so awesome Olesya! Thank you for taking the time to leave your awesome recipe review 🙂