Honey-Mustard Root Salad
Light & Tasty
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"When I discovered I didn't have enough carrots for a shredded carrot salad, I improvised by adding parsnips, a leek and red pepper," writes Carolyn Smith, Kalamazoo, Michigan. "Since this dish travels well, I took it to a holiday dinner. Now, the first thing I hear when I walk in the door at family gatherings is, "Did you bring the salad?'"
SERVINGS: 8
CATEGORY: Lower Fat
METHOD: Chill
TIME: Prep: 20 min. Cook: 10 min. + chilling
Ingredients:
- 1 large leek (white portion only), cut into thin strips
- 2 teaspoons plus 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2-1/2 cups shredded parsnips (about 5 medium)
- 2-1/2 cups shredded carrot (about 5 medium)
- 1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
Directions:
In a large nonstick skillet, saute leek in 2 teaspoons oil for 4 minutes. Add the parsnips, carrots and red pepper; saute 5-7 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Transfer to a large bowl.
In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the vinegar, mustard, honey, salt and remaining oil; shake well. Pour over vegetables and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Yield: 8 servings.