Carrot Salad with Yogurt and Coriander
From the kitchen of CarlyWafer-thin carrot ribbons tossed with peppery radishes and a coriander-spiked yogurt dressing, then finished with candied walnuts that add just the right crunch. Bright, clean, and surprisingly substantial.
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- Servings
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- Difficulty
- medium
Ingredients
4 servings
- 11 cup walnut halves
- 11 tablespoon grapeseed or vegetable oil
- 12 teaspoons sugar
- 1Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper
- 11/2 cup whole or 2% Greek yogurt
- 12 tablespoons Sherry vinegar
- 11 teaspoon honey
- 11/4 teaspoon ground coriander
- 11 pound small carrots, assorted colors if desired, scrubbed, very thinly sliced lengthwise on a mandoline
- 16 medium radishes, cut into thin wedges
- 12 scallions
- 1thinly sliced on a sharp diagonal
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°. Toss walnuts and oil on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until walnuts are lightly toasted and fragrant, 6-8 minutes. Immediately sprinkle with sugar and season with salt and pepper; toss to coat. Let cool.
DO AHEAD: Walnuts can be toasted 1 day ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.
Whisk yogurt, vinegar, honey, and coriander in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
DO AHEAD: Dressing can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
Place carrots in a colander set in a bowl of ice water. Let sit until carrots start to curl, about 2 minutes. Lift colander from water and drain carrots well; pat dry.
Combine carrots, radishes, scallions, and dressing in a large bowl and toss to coat. Divide among plates; sprinkle with walnuts.