Description
Fresh, crisp, and full of bright flavor, this Easy Cucumber Carrot Salad is the kind of dish that makes healthy eating feel exciting. It is a quick lunch side, easy dinner side, healthy snack, and one of those fresh food ideas you can make in minutes with simple ingredients. With crunchy cucumbers, sweet carrots, and a light sesame dressing, this easy recipe is perfect for meal prep, summer sides, light dinners, and fresh salad ideas any day of the week.
Ingredients
1 large cucumber
2 large carrots
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Wash the cucumber and carrots well. Slice the cucumber into thin ribbons or thin half moons, and peel or julienne the carrots into thin strips.
2. Place the cucumber and carrot in a large mixing bowl.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
4. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
5. Add the sesame seeds and chopped parsley or cilantro, then toss again.
6. Chill the salad for 10 to 15 minutes before serving for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
Do not let the salad sit too long before serving, or the cucumbers can release too much water and make the salad lose its crisp texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 92
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg