🥕 French-Inspired Pro-Metabolic Carrot Salad

It looks like vegetables, but it’s medicine. Carrots are the number-one prebiotic - the food for our beneficial bacteria! This is a supplement that we need to take everyday like our D3 or magnesium. Feed your good bugs, and watch your digestion and gut heal - which means your mental health, mood, regularity, and food intolerances heal too.

Bright, crunchy, and full of metabolic-friendly nutrients, this carrot salad is a perfect side dish or light snack. Inspired by the classic carottes râpées served all over France, this version uses fresh lemon, raw honey, and just a splash of cold-pressed olive oil for flavor and hormone support—without loading up on fat. Ah, those French people are so damn healthy. How do they always know?

Ingredients

(Serves 4)

• 4 large carrots, peeled and grated (about 3 cups)

• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice (about ½ lemon)

• 1 teaspoon raw honey

• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional, for a more traditional taste)

• 1 oz of crumbed feta cheese OR another fat like 1-2 teaspoons cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil (Italian-imported, Kirkland, and Marianne’s are all third-party tested and pure)

• ¼ teaspoon sea salt (to taste)

• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (or chives, optional garnish)

Instructions

1. Prep the Carrots
   Peel and grate the carrots using a box grater or food processor. Place in a medium bowl.

2. Make the Dressing
   In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the lemon juice, honey, mustard (if using), feta or olive oil, sea salt, and pepper.

3. Combine & Toss
   Pour the dressing over the grated carrots. Toss gently to coat all the strands evenly.

4. Taste & Adjust
   Taste and adjust seasoning. Add more lemon or salt if needed.

5. Serve or Chill
   Serve immediately, or refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld. Garnish with fresh parsley just before serving.

Storage Tips

• Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

• Flavor improves after a few hours—great for meal prep.

Pro-Metabolic Tips

• Carrots support estrogen detox and are rich in fiber and carotenoids.

• Use raw honey instead of white sugar for gentle sweetness and added minerals.

• Olive oil adds flavor and helps absorb fat-soluble vitamins—but keep it light for metabolic balance.