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Carrot - Alfalfa Sprouts salad sandwich

This month Latha is hosting WBB with combi breakfasts as the theme. Thanks to the enthusiasm and dedication of my fellow bloggers who have kept the event going despite my prolonged absence from the blogging scene. If Latha is ok with a salad in a sandwich as a combi thing, then this is my entry for
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Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 carrots medium , scraped and shaved / grated
  • 1 clove garlic , smashed and minced
  • 1 tsp olive oil sunflower /
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar more
  • basil few fresh leaves , torn
  • optional raisins walnuts nuts extra : / / candied

Method
 

  1. In a non stick pan, heat the oil. Saute the garlic for a few seconds.
  2. Add the sprouts and saute on high heat for 10-20 seconds.
  3. Toss the grated / shaved carrots in the pan and remove the contents into a bowl.
  4. Let this cool for 5 minutes.
  5. Season with salt and pepper, balsamic vinegar.
  6. Toss in the torn basil and nuts if using.
  7. Refrigerate if serving as salad.

Notes

For sandwich, spread your favourite chutney on one slice, load with the salad and eat immediately.
Carrots can be easily replaced by zucchini in this salad and fresh basil with any other fragrant herb of your choice.
I would love to send this to Greedy Gourmet for Snackshots # 6 if it is not too late already :)