Carrot, Parsnip and Edamame Salad

Number of servings: 6-8

Quantity	Ingredient
1 bag (500g)	Frozen, shelled edamame
3 large	Carrots, peeled and grated (about 1 lb)
2 medium	Parsnips, peeled and grated (about ½ lb)
3 tbsp.	Fresh parsley, chopped
2 tbsp.	Peanut butter
2 tbsp.	Reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp.	Unseasoned rice vinegar
1 tbsp.	Fresh ginger, minced
1 clove	Garlic, minced
¼ tsp.	Hot pepper sauce

Method

1. In a medium pot of boiling water, cook edamame for 4 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water, then drain well.
2. Place edamame in a large bowl, add carrots and parsley.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together – peanut butter, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, garlic and hot pepper sauce.
4. Drizzle over salad ingredients in the bowl and toss well to mix.

NOTE: This can be made up to 2 days in advance if covered and refrigerated.

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