A Spicy Carrot Side Salad That’s Easy to Make | America’s Test Kitchen
We found that shredding carrots was a great way to make them more interesting, as it transformed their texture and exposed more surface area to the flavors in our bold dressing.
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Honey would still be an option. I'd rather use that than processed sugar.
This is basically Thai papaya salad with carrots.
this is a very vietnamese type dish. it's basically carrots, mint, cilantro, and peanuts, dressed with nuoc cham
This is a take on a Thai salad. Our Thai neighbor made this often. Wish the chef gave a nod to its Asian origin. Shame on her 🤨
I still love the traditional French version, with Dijon mustard, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, the tiniest amount of sugar (1/4 tsp), and fresh herbs. And you definitely want a way to make the really long thin strands of carrots (a moulinex grater is ideal). I've never had one with raisins or nuts. This might be worth trying as a side for Asian food though — everything about it makes sense.
I just LOVE carrots, but sadly can only eat a spoonful……..because I am diabetic. 😢
I love carrots, not sure I should listen to anyone who doesn't feel the same. "They're very intense" Really? You guys just put out a video about an arugula salad and pretended most people like it. This is the first ATK video I won't watch, less than a minute in.
What a buncha whiners in the comments. Salad sounds fantastic!
I'll take the mayo, raisins (currants), little sugar and cinnamon, over this every day. If it's not broke, don't fix it.
Cannot eat spicy
WHY, OH WHY did you have to develop a carrot salad receipe that isn't vegeterian (has fish sauce) in it? No vegeterian will eat this due to the fish sauce in it. Very disappointing in you guys this time.
I wouldn't use that much sesame oil. I think the taste is overpowering and I would just use a few drops. Tastes vary, and maybe I'm sensitive to sesame oil.
Sugar in a salad is weird to say the least.
Carrots are intense? Lol wut 0:46
Pass on the mint. Why have it?
I still make a version of this similar to one my mom used to make. Yes with raisins lol. Soak the raisins or currants in the cider vinegar/lemon juice or whatever acid you use in the dressing to reconstitute. Garam masala, cayenne, turmeric and coriander. Whatever toasted nuts you have- cashews and pistachios have been really good
Yay no raisins! Oh cilantro. 🙁 Are there any folks at ATK/Cook's Country who have the gene for cilantro to taste bad? Or are we banned?
I used to use currants (not Zante) and walnuts in mine; rarely make it anymore. You've inspired me
I’m allergic to peanuts but I think this would be sooooo yum with pepitas in their place!
Julie is looking like. She is not well 😢
That looks so good. However, my family would never go for it. They like the sweet stuff.
I would love it. I like heat.
i loved the raisins
Looks divine.
Tongs as a lime reamer! Very good tip.
I despise cilantro, so I’m sticking with the old fashioned carrot salad, raisins and all. 🥕
Cilantro auto changes to fresh parsley for me! Looks great!
Her recipes quite intrigue me
I liked the old one with the raisins. Never had honey in mine.
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Or, just leave out the chillies.
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Sounds like a yummy substitute for spicy Thai peanut noodles I make. Usually put carrot in those anyway, this would fix a hankering for sure!! Will definitely try making, texture and flavors are way on par!!
Ooo this sounds grate :3
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