Minted Carrot Ribbon Salad

(makes 4 servings)

Ingredients:

• 4 medium carrots, peel and discard
  
• 2 celery stalks, cut into 2” lengths and thinly slice
  
• 2 tbsp olive oil
  
• 2 tbsp lime juice
  
• 1 bunch green onions, cut into 2” lengths and shred lengthwise
  
• 2 tsp sugar
  
• 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
  
• ¼ cup peanuts, chopped
  
• ¼ tsp red pepper (or any color), crushed
  
• Salt and pepper, to taste
  

Preparation:

• In a medium bowl, half fill with cold water and add about 4-5 ice cubes.
  
• Pare off ribbons of carrot into the bowl of water from all 4 carrots.
  
• Add celery and green onions to bowl of water. Let vegetables stand in water until they curl up (about 20 minutes).
  
• Combine olive oil, lime juice, sugar, red pepper and mint in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  
• Drain vegetables, arrange on plates and drizzle the dressing. Sprinkled with peanuts before serve.
  

Make 4 Servings:

Weight Loss Recipes Amount Per Serving(¼ of recipe (147 g)): 162 Calories, 4 g Protein, 14 g carbohydrates, 4 g Dietary Fiber, 11 g fat, 2 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 94 mg sodium