Fresh Vegetable Salad ----SALAD---- 3.00 cup mixed salad greens 1.00 each carrot, chopped 1.00 each cucumber, peeled & chopped 1.00 each tomato, chopped 1.00 each scallion, chopped 0.25 cup fresh mint chopped, optional ----SESAME PEANUT DRESSING---- 1.00 tablespoon sesame seeds 2.00 each garlic cloves, crushed 1.00 teaspoon crushed red peppers 0.25 cup brown rice syrup 2.00 tablespoon lime juice 3.00 tablespoon tamari 2.00 tablespoon water 0.25 cup roasted peanuts, chopped SALAD: Tear greens into bite sized pieces. Toss all salad ingredients & arrange on a serving platter. DRESSING: Dry roast the sesame seeds in a small frying pan over medium heat, stirring often until golden brown, about 2 to 4 minutes. Set aside to cool. Whisk together the garlic, pepper flakes, syrup, lime juice, tamari & water. Pour dressing over the salad. Garnish with sesame seeds & peanuts & serve at room temperature. Yield: 4 servings