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Tasty Treats for Yogis ~ December 2004 Recipe

Thai Crunchy Salad with Mango
The following recipe is courtesy of Annette Sibonney,
The Ayurvedic Academy of Canada - 347 Bay St, Toronto, Canada 416.603.7272

1 long English cucumber, skin left on, seeded and julienned
1 crisp red pepper, julienned
**1 medium ripe mango, julienned
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves
1/4 cup shredded fresh basil leaves

For the Dressing:
1/3 cup freshly squeezed lime or lemon juice
1 1/2 tbsp medium-light palm sugar or soft brown sugar
1 large garlic clove crushed
1 mild or hot fresh chili, seeded and finely minced
1/3 cup unsalted roasted peanuts, chopped
few sprigs fresh cilantro leaves to garnish

**(Choose a mango that is just ripe, but one that still has a little bite)

Mix the cucumber, pepper strips, mango strips, sliced red onion, basil and cilantro in a salad bowl.

To make the dressing, in a small bowl, whisk together the lime or lemon juice, sugar, garlic and chili. Pour over the salad and toss to mix. Sprinkle chopped peanuts over the salad and give it another light toss. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and enjoy.

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