Spicy Shredded Carrot Salad with Mint

Ingredients

• 10 oz shredded carrots
• 1/2 cup finely chopped mint
• 1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
• 2 T fresh-squeezed lime juice
• 1/2 tsp. green Tabasco sauce
• 3 T extra-virgin olive oil
• Salt and fresh-ground black pepper to taste

Directions

1. If you’re starting with whole carrots, peel them and grate enough to yield 4 cups grated carrots.
2. Rinse the mint leaves and cilantro, dry them well, and chop them finely.
3. Slice the green onions thinly.
4. Stir the lime juice and green Tabasco sauce together, then whisk in the olive oil.
5. In a medium salad bowl, combine the shredded carrots, chopped mint, chopped cilantro, and sliced green onion.
6. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until the vegetables and herbs are evenly coated.
7. Add salt and fresh-ground black pepper to taste, then serve.