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Ingredientes
- This recipe inspired by French Carrot Salad
- 1 c. bulgar cracked wheat
- 1 c. grated carrots
- 1 (2.5 oz) can sliced ripe olives
- 1/3 c. fresh lemon juice
- 1 c. light olive oil
- 1 T. Dijon mustard
- 1/2 t. fine sea salt
- 1/4 t. fresh ground pepper
- 1/2 to 1 T. fresh chopped tarragon (depending on your taste)
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