Fennel & Cucumbers with Green Goddess

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Fennel & Cucumbers with Green Goddess
Sun, 04-06-2008 - 12:46pm
Fennel and Cucumber Salad with Green Goddess Dressing


Nourish your body and mind with a fresh green vegetable salad topped with a dressing made from green peas, herbs and soy milk.

Serving: 6
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 70 minutes




Dressing
10 ounces green peas, fresh or frozen
1/2 cup soy milk or low fat buttermilk
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 sprigs fresh mint
6 leaves fresh basil, chopped
salt and white pepper to taste

Salad
1 fennel bulb, sliced
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and sliced
4 scallions, white and tender green parts, chopped
2 cups shredded carrots
1 pound mixed salad greens, washed and dried




1. In a food processor or blender, puree peas, soy milk, lemon juice, garlic, mint, basil, salt and pepper. Chill.

2. Combine fennel, cucumber, scallions, carrots and greens. Pour dressing over and toss lightly. Serve immediately.



Based on individual serving.




Calories: 107
Total Fat: 1 g
Carbohydrates: 20 g
Protein: 6 g
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