Carrot Peanut Salad

This Asian style salad is great for a picnic or buffet and holds very well. Because it is high in protein, it can serve as a main luncheon salad.

Ingredients:

Salad:

• 8 medium carrots
• 1/2 c green onions, sliced
• 1/2 c Spanish peanuts
• Tahini dressing (below)

Dressing:

• 2 Tbsp tahini
• 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 Tbsp soy sauce
• 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 1/2 tsp sugar
• 1/4 tsp granulated garlic
• 1/8 tsp white pepper

Directions:

Salad:

1. Peel and shred the carrots on a box grater.
2. Place in a medium covered bowl.
3. Add the sliced green onions and Spanish peanuts.
4. Stir in all of the dressing or as much as you prefer.
5. Refrigerate until served.

Dressing:

1. In a small bottle with a tight lid, pour in all ingredients, seal, and shake until smooth.