*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *

                           Marinated Carrots

Recipe By     : The Victory Garden Cookbook
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Vegetables

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1      pound         carrots
  1      teaspoon      sugar
    1/2  teaspoon      salt
  2 1/2  tablespoons   wine vinegar OR
                       lemon juice
    1/2  teaspoon      Dijon mustard
    1/2  cup           olive oil
  1      tablespoon    shallots -- chopped
  1      tablespoon    parsley -- chopped
  1      clove         garlic -- minced
                       salt and pepper

Peel the carrots and julienne, "log" or slice them. Blanch in boiling water
with the sugar and salt for 2 to 4 minutes or until barely tender. Drain.

Stir together the vinegar (or lemon juice) and mustard, beat in the oil, and
add the shallots, parsley, and garlic. Pour over the warm carrots. Taste, and
season with salt and pepper.

Refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours before serving.



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NOTES : This recipe makes a tasty garnish, snack or salad - depending upon
how the carrots are cut.