Carrot Salad & California Dried Plums

Carrot Salad & California Dried Plums

Courtesy of California Dried Plum Board 6 Servings • 15 Min. Prep Time • 5 Min. Cook Time
Ingredients
2 lb. thin carrots, peeled
1/4 c. freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1/2 tsp. hot paprika
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground cumin
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. pitted California Dried Plums
3 Tbsp. chopped cilantro
2 Tbsp. toasted sesame seed

Directions:

1. Cut carrots into 1-inch pieces on diagonal.

2. Drop carrots into boiling, salted water. Cook carrots 5 min. after they return to the boil or until tender but not mushy. Drain.

3. In large bowl, whisk together lemon juice, oil, paprika, cinnamon, cumin and salt. Add carrots, dried plums and cilantro. Mix together gently.

4. Mound in serving bowl or on 6 individual plates; sprinkle with sesame seed.

Nutrition:

Calories: 196; Total Fat: 6g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Total Carbs: 34g; Fiber: 6g; Protein: 3g; Sodium: 206mg;