Carrot and Cucumber Salad Recipe
This refreshing Carrot and Cucumber Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Crisp cucumbers and julienned carrots are tossed in a zesty dressing, creating a light and delicious side dish or snack.
- Author: Maya Quinn
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Cucumber:
- 1 large seedless cucumber, thinly sliced
Carrot:
- 1 cup julienned carrot slices
Dressing:
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tsp sugar
- 2 tsp low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp minced fresh cilantro
- 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp crushed red chili flakes (optional)
- Prepare Vegetables: Wash cucumber and slice into thin slices. Wash and peel carrot and julienne into thin strips.
- Make Dressing: Whisk avocado oil, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, soy sauce, cilantro, sesame seeds, ginger, and chili flakes together.
- Toss Ingredients: Pour the dressing over the carrots and cucumbers. Toss gently to combine.
- Chill and Serve: Cover the salad and let it chill for at least 20 minutes or overnight to enhance flavors. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of sugar and chili flakes to suit your taste preferences.
- For added crunch, sprinkle some chopped nuts or seeds on top before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Carrot and Cucumber Salad, Salad Recipe, Healthy Salad, Vegetable Salad