Recipe: Ginger-Lime Chopped Carrot Salad

Serves 4 to 6.

Note: This light crunchy salad is especially pretty with assorted rainbow carrots. You can make it a few hours or even a day ahead. From Beth Dooley.

• 1 garlic clove

• 2 tsp. grated fresh ginger

• 1 tsp. honey

• 2 tbsp. fresh lime juice

• 2 tbsp. sesame or sunflower oil

• 1/2 lb. carrots, coarsely chopped

• 1/4 c. chopped green onions

• 2 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro or parsley

• 1 tbsp. chopped fresh mint

• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

To make the dressing: Smash the garlic with the flat blade of a knife and transfer it to a small bowl. Add the ginger, honey and lime, and whisk in the sunflower oil. Season with the red pepper flakes.

To make the salad: Put the chopped carrots, green onions, cilantro and mint into a medium bowl. Toss in enough dressing to coat and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition information per each of 6 servings:

Calories65Fat5 gSodium30 mg

Carbohydrates6 gSaturated fat1 gTotal sugars3 g