Interesting tastes and textures make this carrot salad recipe a great dish to serve with your favorite entrée.
The sweetness of carrots is heightened by the salty addition of capers. When combined with peppery watercress, the rich taste and crunch of walnuts and a honey mustard dressing, this carrot recipe becomes a unique and flavorful dish.
Serve it with pasta, pork or a variety of different ways. See the easy menu planner and ingredient exchanges for quick meal ideas.
2-3 servings
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Quick Fact: Carrots are such a versatile vegetable because of their sweetness and crunchiness. Used in salads, soups, stews and even desserts, they are good in so many ways. Containing carotene, which gives it its orange color, and an abundance of fiber, minerals and antioxidants, they are a healthy addition to any dish.
1. In a mixing bowl, combine the carrots, capers, watercress and walnuts.
2. Add the mustard and toss carrot salad to combine.
Quick Tip: It may be easier to combine the salad ingredients with your hands to make sure the mustard is evenly distributed.
If you prefer it a little moister, just add a little of the caper juice until you reach the desired consistency.
For other terrific ways to use carrots, check the
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Quick Meals - Menu Planner:
** Serve our carrot salad in lettuce leaf or cabbage leaf cups along with stuffed pork chops or grilled steak.
** Serve this salad over a bed of warm couscous flavored with fresh mint.
** You could also serve this carrot recipe along with a simple pasta dish
or with a bowl of warm egg noodles tossed with freshly grated parmesan cheese.
** For a simple and filling meal, serve this quick salad with a big bowl of vegetable soup and whole grain crackers or breadsticks.
