FRESH VEGETABLE SALAD

Servings: 4
Ingredients:

-----------------------------------SALAD-----------------------------------
3 c  Mixed salad greens
1 ea Carrot, chopped
1 ea Cucumber, peeled and chopped
1 ea Tomato, chopped
1 ea Scallion, chopped
1/4 c  Fresh mint chopped, optional

—————————SESAME-PEANUT DRESSING—————————
1 tb Sesame seeds
2 ea Garlic cloves, crushed
1 ts Crushed red peppers
1/4 c Brown rice syrup
2 tb Lime juice
3 tb Tamari
2 tb Water
1/4 c Roasted peanuts, chopped

SALAD: Tear greens into bite sized pieces. Toss all salad
ingredients and arrange on a serving platter.
DRESSING: Dry roast the sesame seeds in a small frying pan over medium
heat, stirring often until golden brown, about 2 to 4 minutes. Set
aside to cool.
Whisk together the garlic, pepper flakes, syrup, lime juice, tamari and
water. Pour dressing over the salad. Garnish with sesame seeds and
peanuts and serve at room temperature.

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