For the all-important square cut (or else you might as well just get baby carrots), just slice off the round ends of each baton. That's how you take full-sized carrots and turn them into neat ...

Cut carrots into ¼-inch rounds, add to bowl with dressing, and toss to coat. Stir in mint, cilantro and dates, and refrigerate until ready to use. The salad will keep, covered, up to 5 days in ...