Pine Nut Carrot Slaw
August 14, 2006
Pine Nut Carrot Slaw
1 pound fresh carrots, peeled and ends trimmed
5 cloves roasted garlic, chopped
1/4 cup orange juice
Juice of half lime
zest from one lime and one orange
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons pine nuts
1/4 cup fresh basil, torn
1 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste
Shred the carrots and place into a medium bowl. Add the garlic, orange and lime juice, zest and olive oil; toss, and set aside at room temperature.
Heat a dry skillet to medium, add the pine nuts, and toast them, shaking the pan constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned. Add them to the carrots and toss. Add basil, toss, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
Picture by Isy Ochoa
I love the idea of carrots and orange and lime together. Also the basil sounds like it would be really interesting. Thanks. Mom
Posted by: Linda | August 17, 2006 at 04:38 PM
Oh boy!!! This looks YUUMMMMMYYYYY!!!!! I am DEFINITELY making this!! I have all the ingredients except for a lemon. Hmmm. Maybe I need a trip to the store really quick?? :)
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Mrs. U
Posted by: Mrs. U | August 17, 2006 at 03:36 PM
This sounds interesting and delicious!
Do you use the food processor to shred the carrots?
Thanks for sharing another great recipe! I appreciate it!
Posted by: Mrs. Staggs | August 16, 2006 at 01:12 AM
Another keeper! Thanks Clarice.
btw, dolly looks mighty fine :)
Posted by: kali | August 15, 2006 at 11:45 PM