Carrot Salad

Grate the carrots up to 4 hours ahead and store in an airtight container with a damp paper towel to prevent drying. Shred lettuce and store separately in a sealed bag with a paper towel. Dress the salad no more than 30 minutes before serving to prevent the carrots from releasing too much moisture.

Once dressed, this salad is best consumed within 2 hours as the salt draws moisture from the carrots, making the mixture watery. Store any undressed grated carrots in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.