Carrot Salad with Dried Plums

Prep Time 15 minutes    Cook Time 5 minutes     Serves 6

Ingredients

2 pounds thin carrots, peeled
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon hot paprika
1/4 teaspooon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup pitted dried plums (prunes) (about 6 ounces)
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seed

Directions

Cut carrots into 1-inch pieces on diagonal. Drop carrots into boiling salted water. Cook 5 minutes after they return to the boil or until tender but not mushy. Drain.

In large bowl, whisk together lemon juice, oil, paprika, cinnamon, cumin and salt. Add carrots, dried plums and cilantro. Mix together gently. Mound in serving bowl or on 6 individual plates; sprinkle with sesame seed.

Nutritional Information

Calories

196

Cholesterol

0mg

% of Calories from Fat

29%

Total Fat

6g

Sodium

206mg

Carbohydrates

34g

Protein

3g

Fiber

6g

Potassium

711mg