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Cucumber and carrot salad

Vibrant Cucumber and Carrot Salad for a Refreshing Crunch

A delightful Cucumber and Carrot salad ready in just 10 minutes, perfect for a refreshing and healthy side dish.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 80

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 medium Cucumbers thinly sliced
  • 2 medium Carrots shredded or julienned
  • ¼ cup Parsley or Cilantro chopped
  • 2 Green Onions finely chopped
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
For the Dressing
  • ¼ cup Soy Sauce or tamari for gluten-free option
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil or olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Honey or Sugar adjust based on preference
  • 2 teaspoons Sesame Seeds optional garnish
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground Ginger
  • Crushed Red Peppers optional, to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Prepare the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, apple cider vinegar, honey, sesame oil, and sesame seeds. Add ground ginger and season with salt and pepper, adding crushed red pepper if desired.
Prepare the Vegetables
  1. In a large mixing bowl, add cucumbers, carrots, parsley or cilantro, green onions, and minced garlic.
Combine & Serve
  1. Drizzle the prepared dressing over the vegetable mixture and gently toss to coat. Chill for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1salad servingCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For the best flavor, use fresh, in-season vegetables. Keep the dressing separate until serving to maintain crispness.

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