Ingredients

1 pound carrots, cut into 2-inch-long matchsticks (4 cups)

1 cup thinly sliced spring onions or scallions (white and pale-green parts only)

1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, roughly chopped

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar

Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

1/2 lemon

Preparation

Combine carrots, onions, and parsley in a large bowl; toss well.

Whisk together oil and vinegar, and season with salt and pepper. Let sit 1 hour.

Before serving, squeeze lemon over the top.