Carrot and Cucumber Salad
Experience the vibrant taste of our Carrot and Cucumber Salad, a refreshing dish that’s perfect for summer gatherings or quick weeknight meals. This salad features the crispness of fresh cucumbers and sweet julienned carrots, all brought together with a tangy Asian-inspired dressing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large seedless cucumber
- 1 cup julienned carrot slices
- 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
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp crushed red chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Wash the cucumber and slice it into thin rounds.
- Peel the carrot and julienne it into thin strips for added texture.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together avocado oil, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, soy sauce, ground ginger, and crushed red chili flakes if desired.
- Combine the sliced cucumber and julienned carrot in a bowl, then pour the dressing over them. Toss until well-coated.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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