Name: Fig and Carrot Slaw
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: Makes about 3 cups
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne; 1 pound carrots, cut into julienne strips (4 cups); 1/2 cup thinly sliced soft dried Mission figs (6)

Recipe information

Total Time
50 min
Yield
Makes about 3 cups

Ingredients

3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

1/8 teaspoon cayenne

1 pound carrots, cut into julienne strips (4 cups)

1/2 cup thinly sliced soft dried Mission figs (6)

Preparation

Whisk together lemon juice, sugar, salt, cumin, and cayenne in a large bowl until sugar and salt are dissolved. Add carrots and figs and toss well. Let stand, uncovered, at room temperature, tossing occasionally, until carrots are wilted, about 30 minutes.