Recipes
Four-Herb Parisian Carrot Salad
Cooking Times
Ready in: 25 minutes
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 lb. Baby Carrots
- bunch Cal-Organic Red Romaine Lettuce
- 1/4 cup fresh, chopped Cal-Organic Dill
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh, chopped oregano
- 1 tbsp. fresh, chopped thyme
- 1 tsp. dried tarragon
- 1 tsp. lemon peel
- 3 tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 tbsp. sugar
Directions
- Drop carrots into saucepan of boiling water. Return to boil and cook 5 minutes or until tender-crisp.
- Drain the water and rinse the carrots under cold, running water.
- Combine carrots with all ingredients except lettuce and toss well for 2 minutes to bruise herbs and bring out flavor.
- Cover and chill until ready to serve. Plate the mixture over romaine leaves or toss together in a salad bowl.
Tips for Storing Carrots
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Containers
Store carrots in a resealable plastic bag or other airtight container.
Shelf Life
To extend the shelf life of your carrots, you can place a damp paper towel in the bag or container, but avoid storing carrots in water as it will soften their texture.
Temperature
Carrots should be stored in the refrigerator between 34 and 36 degrees Fahrenheit.
Avoid Ethylene
Avoid storing carrots near ethylene-producing fruits and vegetables, such as apples or pears.