005 – Peanut, Orange and Carrot Salad

08Mar08

A week or two ago I tried another new recipe, Rachael Ray’s Peanut Orange and Carrot Salad, and promptly forgot to write about it.  I wanted to try something that would keep well in the fridge for a few days and go well in lunches.

I had it on the side with dinner (tacos, I think?) the night I made it and then packed it as the focus of lunch one day and a side the other. It kept very well, though the peanut butter stiffened the sauce back up a little by the third day. I’ll certainly make this again – it would be a great side for a picnic or barbeque, and would likely make a great stuffing for vegetarian wraps or pitas. Next time, though, I would play with the ratio of ingredients a little. It was too peanuty and not orange-y enough for me! The ginger probably needs to be grated more finely next time, or put through the food processor, because the chunks made its flavour both over- and underwhelming. All in all, though, it’s worth playing with, because it was bright and flavourful!

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