Vietnamese salad

This salad is a fresh and zesty accompaniment to tofu and cannellini bean patties.

Ingredients

Quantity	Ingredient
2 cups	chinese cabbage, finely shredded
2	lebanese cucumbers, cut into matchsticks
1	small turnip, peeled and cut into matchsticks
1	carrot, peeled and cut into matchsticks
1 bunch	mint leaves, picked
1 bunch	chives, cut into 2 cm lengths
1	small red chilli, finely sliced
1 tablespoon	peanuts, chopped

Place all the ingredients, except the peanuts, into a large mixing bowl.
To make the dressing, whisk together all ingredients until the sugar dissolves.
Just before serving, pour on the dressing and toss well. Serve sprinkled with chopped peanuts.

Peppermint contains menthol, a powerful therapeutic ingredient, that can give relief from indigestion and increase the flow of digestive juices. Clinical trials have shown peppermint oil can relieve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Peppermint tea is one of the most popular herbal infusions as it’s naturally reviving. Try it instead of coffee when you need a quick lift. Make fresh peppermint tea by pouring boiled water over fresh mint leaves. Steep for 2 minutes, strain and add a teaspoon of honey, to taste.

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