Carrot Salad With Pistachios + Queso Fresco + Shallot Dressing

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Carrot Salad With Pistachios + Queso Fresco + Shallot Dressing

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Ingredients

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Carrot Salad With Pistachios + Queso Fresco + Shallot Dressing

Shallot Dressing

1 shallotpeeled & roughly chopped

3 tablespoons white wine vinegar

3 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

2 teaspoons honey

⅓ cup olive oil

Kosher saltto taste

black pepperto taste

Carrot Salad

2 pounds carrotswashed, trimmed, & peeled

½ cup feta cheesecrumbled

½ cup pistachiostoasted & roughly chopped

¼ cup fresh parsleyroughly chopped

Instructions

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Instructions

Using a vegetable peeler, peel carrots into long ribbons. Alternatively, you can shred them in a food processor. Cover carrots with a wet paper towel to keep fresh.

To make the dressing, add shallot, white wine vinegar, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and honey to a food processor. Pulse until combined. Drizzle in olive oil until emulsified. Add salt and pepper to taste.

To prepare salad, add the queso fresco, pistachios, and parsley. Toss with the shallot dressing, to taste. Start with half the dressing and add more as needed. Serve immediately. To make the recipe ahead, combine everything but the pistachios. Add the pistachios right before serving.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Ribbon Carrot Texture Control 🥕
Use a vegetable peeler or mandoline to create thin, uniform carrot ribbons that absorb the dressing better and provide an elegant presentation without requiring cooking.
Toast Pistachios for Maximum Flavor 🌰
Lightly toast pistachios in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes just before serving to unlock their oils and intensify their nutty flavor without becoming bitter.
Shallot Dressing Emulsion Trick 🧅
Whisk the Greek yogurt with Dijon mustard first before adding vinegar and oil to create a stable emulsion that prevents separation and ensures a creamy, cohesive dressing.
Timing Assembly Strategy ⏱️
Dress the carrots just 15-20 minutes before serving to maintain their tender-crisp texture; dressing too early causes them to become limp and wilted.
Crumble Cheese Last Moment 🧀
Add the crumbled queso fresco (or feta) and fresh parsley immediately before serving to prevent the cheese from absorbing excess moisture and preserve its creamy, crumbly texture.