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Fig and Carrot Slaw

Salad - Coleslaw - -

INGREDIENTS

3 T fresh lemon juice
2 T sugar
1/2 t salt
1/4 t ground cumin
1/8 t cayenne
1 lb / 450 g carrots, cut into julienne strips (4 cups)
1/2 cup thinly sliced soft dried Mission figs (6)

METHOD

Whisk together lemon juice, sugar, salt, cumin, and cayenne in a large bowl until sugar and salt are dissolved. Add carrots and figs and toss well. Let stand, uncovered, at room temperature, tossing occasionally, until carrots are wilted, about 30 minutes.

Makes about 3 cups.

NOTES

Gourmet

Active time: 20 min.
Start to finish: 50 min.

posted by Donna Schakelaar