Cut carrots into ¼-inch rounds, add to bowl with dressing, and toss to coat. Stir in mint, cilantro and dates, and refrigerate until ready to use. The salad will keep, covered, up to 5 days in ...

For quick weekday meals, try carrot stir-fry with tofu. Marinate tofu cubes in soy sauce, ginger, garlic paste, and sesame seeds. Pan-fry until golden. Add bell peppers, broccoli, and julienned ...

then use the peeler to shave the carrots into thin ribbons and add them to the bowl with the dressing. Add the pistachios, mint, and parsley and toss to coat. Top with more mint before serving.