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carrot salad beauty

Carrot Salad

 

carrot salad beauty

Carrot Salad

This easy salad is like a cross between a slaw and a pickle. It makes a nice, simple snack or side dish, but it’s also great in a sandwich or taco or on burger. 
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 Servings

kitchen gear

  • Sharp knife (adult needed)
  • Cutting board
  • Medium-size bowl
  • Box grater 
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoons

Ingredients
 

  • 3 large carrots, scrubbed or peeled
  • Juice of one lime and grated zest of half a lime
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1⁄2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
  • 1⁄3 cup roasted peanuts (if you like peanuts)
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Grate the carrots on the large holes of the box grater. Put them in the bowl. 
  • Stir in the lime juice and zest, honey, salt, mint, and peanuts. Taste the salad. Do you think it needs more lime? Mint? Honey? Salt? If so, add it, and taste again.
  • Serve right away or cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Notes

OR ELSE
  • Use lemon juice and zest instead of the lime juice and zest, or use vinegar.
  • Use parsley or cilantro instead of the mint, or use the fragrant leaves inside a bunch of celery.
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