Description
Carrot and Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish that’s perfect for a light lunch, a side at a barbecue, or a tasty addition to your weekly meal prep.
Ingredients
- Carrots
- Cucumbers
- Olive oil
- Rice vinegar
- Honey or maple syrup
- Salt
- Pepper
- Fresh dill (optional)
- Sesame seeds (optional)
- Lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
1. Wash and peel the carrots, then grate or julienne them.
2. Peel the cucumbers and slice them thinly.
3. Place the prepared vegetables in a large bowl.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, rice vinegar, honey or maple syrup, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
5. If using, add the fresh dill, sesame seeds, and lemon juice to the dressing and mix well.
6. Pour the dressing over the carrots and cucumbers, then toss the salad gently to ensure the vegetables are evenly coated.
7. Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
8. Before serving, give the salad another gentle toss to redistribute the dressing.
9. You can enjoy the Carrot and Cucumber Salad immediately or refrigerate it for later.
Notes
Optional add-ins include fresh dill, sesame seeds, and a squeeze of lemon juice for added flavor.
For a protein-packed meal, try adding grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu.
- Prep Time: 10
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Salad
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 120
- Calories: 6
- Sugar: 50
- Sodium: 7
- Fat: 1
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: undefined
- Cholesterol: 15