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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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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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