Fig and Carrot Slaw

• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
• 1 pound carrots, cut into julienne strips (4 cups)
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced soft dried Mission figs (6)

1. Whisk together lemon juice, sugar, salt, cumin, and cayenne in a large bowl until sugar and salt are dissolved.
2. Add carrots and figs and toss well.
3. Let stand, uncovered, at room temperature, tossing occasionally, until carrots are wilted, about 30 minutes.

lemon juice, sugar, salt, ground cumin, cayenne, carrots

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/fig-and-carrot-slaw-106906 (may not work)