Fresh vegetable salad

 
                           FRESH VEGETABLE SALAD
 
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 Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Salads                           Thai
                 Appetizers                       Vegetables
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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                         -----SALAD-----
    3       c            Mixed salad greens
    1       ea           Carrot, chopped
    1       ea           Cucumber, peeled & 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       t            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 & 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 &
   water.  Pour dressing over the salad.  Garnish with sesame seeds &
   peanuts & serve at room temperature.
  
 
 
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