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Minted Carrot Ribbon Salad - Dietitian's Choice Recipe
  (245 ratings) Nutrition Information:
Calories: 102Protein: 4 g Carbs: 14 g Fat: 4 g Saturated Fat: 1 g Sodium: 94 mg Fiber: 4 g
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This salad makes a beautiful presentation. Serve alongside your favorite grilled meat or enjoy as a snack.
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Ingredients:
4 medium carrots
2 celery stalks
1 bunch green onions
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/4 cup peanuts, chopped
2 celery stalks
1 bunch green onions
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/4 cup peanuts, chopped
Directions:
| 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 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. |
| 8 | ENJOY! |
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