The name of this fresh and summery dish may not be fancy but the French have had this simple side on the menu since bistros were created and so should you. The key is finely grating the carrots and adjusting your dressing until the salad is seasoned just right. Portable enough for a picnic, you can serve this at a barbecue, with a summer sandwich or as an appetizer for a more formal meal – the punch of colour is always welcome. It really doesn't need more than the carrots and the herbs, so don't make more work for yourself than you need to. Bon appétit!