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My friend Betti brought this salad to a friend's cabin recently.
I enjoyed it so much I asked her if I could share the recipe with all of you.
She graciously agreed so here it is.
She graciously agreed so here it is.
On a personal note: It's my oldest son's birthday today.
Happy Birthday Tim! (You'll like this salad Tim!)
- 3 large carrots (about 1 lb.)
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onion
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1 mango
- 1/2 cup chopped dry roasted peanuts
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro or parsley
- 1 teaspoon grated lime zest
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Coarsely grate carrots into a large bowl.
- Peel and finely chop mango and add to carrots with the green onion, raisins, peanuts and cilantro or parsley.
- Mix gently.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lime zest and juice, honey and salt and pepper
- Slowly add the oil, whisking constantly, until dressing emulsifies.
- Pour dressing over carrot mixture, toss gently and let rest for 15 minutes before serving.