Carrot Salad with Yogurt and Coriander

From the kitchen of Carly

Wafer-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
4
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

  1. 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.

  2. DO AHEAD: Walnuts can be toasted 1 day ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.

  3. Whisk yogurt, vinegar, honey, and coriander in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.

  4. DO AHEAD: Dressing can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.

  5. 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.

  6. Combine carrots, radishes, scallions, and dressing in a large bowl and toss to coat. Divide among plates; sprinkle with walnuts.