-----------------------------------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 ts 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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