Vinegared Carrots

Directions

1. 1
   Julienne the carrots on a mandoline or coarsely grate them on a box grater.
2. 2
   In a colander, toss the carrots with the salt.
3. 3
   Let stand in the sink for 30 minutes to drain, then rinse, squeeze dry and transfer to a bowl.
4. 4
   Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the water with the vinegar and sugar and bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
5. 5
   Remove from the heat and let the dressing cool to room temperature.
6. 6
   Pour the dressing over the carrots and stir them gently.
7. 7
   Let the carrots stand for at least 1 hour.
8. 8
   To serve, lift the carrots from the liquid with a slotted spoon.