Carrot Salad with a Hit of Heat

Ingredients

• 1 pound carrots grated
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro fresh chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh mint fresh minced
• 0.4 teaspoon kosher salt 
• 1 tablespoon juice of lemon fresh
• 3 tablespoons olive oil extra-virgin
• 1 teaspoon sambal oelek fresh (ground chile paste)

Equipment

• bowl
• whisk

Directions

1. Combine first 3 ingredients in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk.
2. Add carrot and salt; toss to coat.
3. Let stand 30 minutes. Just before serving, add cilantro, mint, and chives, if desired; toss to combine.