I would say, unmixed, four days. Mixed, just a day.
Jennifer
Where would I find pepitas? I went to Trader Joes today and they didn’t have them… I’m thinking I could just use pumpkin seeds?? They’re a bit bigger, but probably similar in taste? Thanks.
Jessica Fisher
Maybe TJ’s has labeled them differently? I buy them at Trader Joe’s. I think they say both on the label here. Pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
Carla
What is a pepita?
Jessica
It’s a Mexican pumpkin seed.
Stacy
I made a Moroccan carrot salad that was a little like this one, last summer. The cumin and orange juice were a nice combination. I was out of orange juice and used margarita mix, but it was still good. 🙂 We almost never make margaritas or drinks, so the mix ends up sitting around forever and ever, anyway.
Christine
Shannon, that is so funny – I’ve been serving shredded carrot salad since reading the same book last month. Delicious!
I had similar reactions to the book. It seems to champion values which are not mine (that the less attached a young child is to the mother, the better , for example). On the other hand, why didn’t I do the food their way????
Jessica
I would agree — without having read the book. When it comes to food, the French know their stuff. Other areas of life? Maybe not so much. 😉
KimH
Yum… some of my very favorite things.. carrot salad, pepitas, & cilantro. I would never have thought to put them together but it sounds divine. I have all the ingredients so I think Im having this for supper! Thanks & Have a great day! 🙂
Shannon
Oooh! I just finished reading Bringing up Bebe and she mentioned a shredded carrot salad as a first course for French families. Seeing yours in picture gives me a better idea what it looked like (yes, I envisioned the mayo/raisin/pineapple version of my childhood – yuck!) I think something similar might make it to our dinner table on Sunday where I needed something bright. Thanks!
Jessica
@Shannon, I keep hearing about that book. I might need to check it out. Did you like it?
I’m not sure one way or the other. On one hand I loved hearing about a whole society that has similar values around parenting. I think the word is cadre, meaning a framework. The French culture places a lot of importance on balance, good foods, manners, etc. However, a part of me felt like it was one more thing to make me feel guilty about the choices I make within my own societal framework. Does that make sense? I’m still thinking about it and once I get it back from my sister I’m going to re-read it to see what I glean from a second go-around.
I do know that I loved the food part – lunch is the protein rich meal so dinner is lighter & typically a pasta meal, there is only one snack a day around 4 p.m., they give their kids GOOD hot chocolate & good breads, dinner starts with a vegetable course (such as the carrot salad) while the parents fix the rest of the meal. It just seemed fairly easy and less complicated than what I’ve established for our family. I’m working hard to make some changes in our life that pick up some of those elements (w/o having to done a beret, of course!) 🙂
Tiffany @ DontWastetheCrumbs
Ooh, I was contemplating a carrot recipe for Easter dinner and this sounds so good! My dad is a chef so it’s tough to “out do” his cooking, but this just may do it! Thanks!
sarah k. @ the pajama chef
this sounds so delicious!
Kristal
I grew up eating my grandma’s carrot salad(mayo&raisins) and once on my own started experimenting with my own, healthier and more savory versions. Our favorite is an Asian inspired carrot salad with ginger, soy, rice vinegar,and chili paste. I sometimes add cilantro to that one. I try to keep shredded carrots around because they are easily added to dishes:). And you can’t go wrong with costco’s price on them!
AJ's Mommy
@Kristal, Your version sounds yummy Kristal! chili paste means siracha? what are the proportions you use?
Demi
How far in advance could I make this?
Jessica Fisher
I would say, unmixed, four days. Mixed, just a day.
Jennifer
Where would I find pepitas? I went to Trader Joes today and they didn’t have them… I’m thinking I could just use pumpkin seeds?? They’re a bit bigger, but probably similar in taste? Thanks.
Jessica Fisher
Maybe TJ’s has labeled them differently? I buy them at Trader Joe’s. I think they say both on the label here. Pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
Carla
What is a pepita?
Jessica
It’s a Mexican pumpkin seed.
Stacy
I made a Moroccan carrot salad that was a little like this one, last summer. The cumin and orange juice were a nice combination. I was out of orange juice and used margarita mix, but it was still good. 🙂 We almost never make margaritas or drinks, so the mix ends up sitting around forever and ever, anyway.
Christine
Shannon, that is so funny – I’ve been serving shredded carrot salad since reading the same book last month. Delicious!
I had similar reactions to the book. It seems to champion values which are not mine (that the less attached a young child is to the mother, the better , for example). On the other hand, why didn’t I do the food their way????
Jessica
I would agree — without having read the book. When it comes to food, the French know their stuff. Other areas of life? Maybe not so much. 😉
KimH
Yum… some of my very favorite things.. carrot salad, pepitas, & cilantro. I would never have thought to put them together but it sounds divine. I have all the ingredients so I think Im having this for supper! Thanks & Have a great day! 🙂
Shannon
Oooh! I just finished reading Bringing up Bebe and she mentioned a shredded carrot salad as a first course for French families. Seeing yours in picture gives me a better idea what it looked like (yes, I envisioned the mayo/raisin/pineapple version of my childhood – yuck!) I think something similar might make it to our dinner table on Sunday where I needed something bright. Thanks!
Jessica
@Shannon, I keep hearing about that book. I might need to check it out. Did you like it?
Shannon
@Jessica,
I’m not sure one way or the other. On one hand I loved hearing about a whole society that has similar values around parenting. I think the word is cadre, meaning a framework. The French culture places a lot of importance on balance, good foods, manners, etc. However, a part of me felt like it was one more thing to make me feel guilty about the choices I make within my own societal framework. Does that make sense? I’m still thinking about it and once I get it back from my sister I’m going to re-read it to see what I glean from a second go-around.
I do know that I loved the food part – lunch is the protein rich meal so dinner is lighter & typically a pasta meal, there is only one snack a day around 4 p.m., they give their kids GOOD hot chocolate & good breads, dinner starts with a vegetable course (such as the carrot salad) while the parents fix the rest of the meal. It just seemed fairly easy and less complicated than what I’ve established for our family. I’m working hard to make some changes in our life that pick up some of those elements (w/o having to done a beret, of course!) 🙂
Tiffany @ DontWastetheCrumbs
Ooh, I was contemplating a carrot recipe for Easter dinner and this sounds so good! My dad is a chef so it’s tough to “out do” his cooking, but this just may do it! Thanks!
sarah k. @ the pajama chef
this sounds so delicious!
Kristal
I grew up eating my grandma’s carrot salad(mayo&raisins) and once on my own started experimenting with my own, healthier and more savory versions. Our favorite is an Asian inspired carrot salad with ginger, soy, rice vinegar,and chili paste. I sometimes add cilantro to that one. I try to keep shredded carrots around because they are easily added to dishes:). And you can’t go wrong with costco’s price on them!
AJ's Mommy
@Kristal, Your version sounds yummy Kristal! chili paste means siracha? what are the proportions you use?