Cucumber Carrot Salad: A Refreshing Side Dish!
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A refreshing salad combining cucumbers and carrots with a tangy dressing, perfect as a side dish.
- Author: Alex Lee
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegan
- 2 medium carrots, peeled
- 1 large cucumber
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 green onion, finely chopped
- Salt to taste
- Optional: chopped cilantro or mint for garnish
- Using a vegetable peeler or mandolin, slice the carrots and cucumber into thin ribbons.
- In a small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, maple syrup, and grated ginger until fully combined.
- Place the carrot and cucumber ribbons in a large mixing bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds and chopped green onion on top.
- Add salt to taste and garnish with fresh cilantro or mint if desired.
- Chill for 10–15 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Notes
- This salad is best served chilled.
- Can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- Feel free to modify the dressing ingredients according to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg