CARROT SALAD WITH SOME SPICE ENJOY DAN:

           SPICED CARROT SALAD FOR THE SOUP KITCHEN by CHEF DAN:

Serves 20-30

INGREDIENTS:

17 carrots, shredded, (see note)

2 onions, thinly sliced

6 ribs celery, sliced

1/4-cup lemon juice

1/3-cup grape-seed oil

1/3-cup sugar

2 teaspoons EACH ground cumin, ground cinnamon, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, turmeric and sweet paprika.

1 teaspoon cayenne

1/2- cup pitted sliced dates

1/4-cup dried parsley

DIRECTIONS:

1.   In a large bowl, mix all ingredients together.

2.   Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.

   NOTE:

1.   Soak carrots in ice water for 20 minutes before shedding to keep them crisp.

                            ENJOY DAN:                             BON-APPETITE!!