Zucchini (Mock Green Papaya) Salad

Ingredients

For dressing

• 1 large garlic clove, minced fine (use a garlic press)
• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 1/2 tablespoons asian fish sauce or soy sauce, if fish sauce flavor is too strong
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 small asian red chile, chopped fine (substitute 1 tsp dried red pepper flakes)

For the salad

• 2 cups coarsly shredded zucchini
• 1 carrot, shredded fine
• 1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 2 tablespoons roasted peanuts, crushed

Directions

1. 1

   In a large bowl whisk together dressing ingredients until sugar is dissolved.

2. 2

   Add zucchini, carrot, and cilantro to dressing, tossing well.

3. 3

   Salad may be made 2 hours ahead and chilled, covered.

4. 4

   Bring salad to room temperature before serving.

5. 5

   Serve salad sprinkled with peanuts.