Title: Fresh Vegetable Salad
Categories: Salads, Thai, Appetizers, Vegetables
Yield: 4 Servings

-----------------------------------SALAD-----------------------------------
3 c Mixed salad greens
1 Carrot, chopped
1 Cucumber, peeled & chopped
1 Tomato, chopped
1 Scallion, chopped
1/4 c Fresh mint chopped, optional

---------------------------SESAME-PEANUT DRESSING---------------------------
1 tb Sesame seeds
2 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.