Description
This easy cucumber carrot salad is a crisp, colorful, and refreshing side dish that is perfect for a quick lunch, healthy snack, light dinner side, and everyday food ideas. Made with fresh cucumber, sweet carrots, herbs, and a simple savory dressing, it is an easy recipe that brings bright flavor and satisfying crunch to your table in minutes.
Ingredients
2 medium cucumbers
2 large carrots
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon honey
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Wash the cucumbers and carrots thoroughly.
2. Slice the cucumbers into thin ribbons with a vegetable peeler or cut them into thin rounds.
3. Peel and grate the carrots or cut them into fine matchsticks.
4. Add the cucumbers, carrots, and chopped parsley to a large mixing bowl.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
6. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
7. Sprinkle the sesame seeds over the salad and toss lightly again.
8. Let the salad sit for 5 to 10 minutes before serving so the flavors can blend.
Notes
Use English cucumbers for a less watery salad and a cleaner crunch.
For the best texture, serve the salad shortly after tossing with the dressing.
Add a little extra sesame seeds or fresh herbs just before serving for a fresher finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 82
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 312mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg