Thai Carrot Salad

• carrots, peeled & shredded↗1 1⁄2 lbs
• string beans, trimmed & cut into 1 inch pieces↗8 ounces
• medium ripe tomatoes, sliced↗1
• clove garlic, crushed & thinly sliced↗1
• small jalapeno pepper, seeded & finely minced↗1⁄2
• limes, juice of↗2
• fish sauce (nam pla)↗1 tablespoon
• palm sugar or 1/2 teaspoon light brown sugar↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• unsalted peanuts, chopped↗1⁄2 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Combine carrots, string beans,& sliced tomato in a large bowl.

2. 2

   Add minced garlic& toss to combine In a small bowl whisk together minced jalepeno, lime juice, fish sauce,& sugar until dissolved.

3. 3

   Toss with carrot mixture& let stand 15+ minutes to develop flavor.

4. 4

   Sprinkle chopped peanuts on top of salad just before serving.