Minted Carrot Ribbon Salad
Minted Carrot Ribbon Salad – Healthy Weight Loss Recipe
(makes 4 servings)
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4 medium carrots |
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2 celery stalks |
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1 bunch green onions |
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2 tablespoons olive oil |
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2 tablespoons lime juice |
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2 teaspoons sugar |
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1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper |
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2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped |
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salt and pepper, to taste |
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1/4 cup peanuts, chopped | ||
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| 1. | Half fill a medium sized bowl with cold water and add about 4-5 ice cubes. | ||
| 2. | Using a potato peeler, peel the carrot skins and discard. Continue to pare off ribbons of carrot into the bowl of water from all 4 carrots. | ||
| 3. | Cut the celery into 2 inch lengths and then thinly slice lengthwise. Add to bowl of water. | ||
| 4. | Cut the green onions into 2 inch lengths and shred lengthwise. Add to bowl of water. Let vegetables stand in water for about 20 minutes until they curl up. | ||
| 5. | In a small bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, sugar, red pepper and mint. Season with salt and pepper to taste. | ||
| 6. | Drain vegetables and toss in a salad bowl with the dressing. | ||
| 7. | Arrange on salad plates, sprinkled with chopped peanuts. | ||
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