Balsamic Carrot Salad

Yield: 8 servings (serving size: 1/2 cup)

Ingredients

• 4 cups (1/4-inch-thick) slices carrot (about 2 pounds)
• 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon extravirgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 garlic cloves, minced

Preparation

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, tossing to coat carrots. Cover and chill at least 1 hour or overnight to enhance flavors.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 59 (29% from fat)

Fat: 1.9g (sat 0.3g,mono 1.3g,poly 0.2g)

Protein: 0.8g

Carbohydrate: 10.3g

Fiber: 2.1g

Cholesterol: 0.0mg

Iron: 1.1mg

Sodium: 164mg

Calcium: 42mg

Silvina Bates, Orange, California, Cooking Light, JULY 2006

I made this yesterday for a few friends and it was a definite hit. I felt like it didn’t need as much garlic, unless you enjoy being a fire-breathing garlic-dragon. It adds a nice crunchy texture to a dinner.