Description
A delightful and nutritious salad featuring a balance of crunch, refreshment, and a touch of sweetness with fresh carrots and cucumbers.
Ingredients
- 2 large carrots, peeled and julienned
- 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- Chopped parsley or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
1. Start by peeling and julienning the carrots.
2. Thinly slice the cucumbers into rounds or half-moons.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper.
4. Place the julienned carrots and sliced cucumbers in a large bowl.
5. Drizzle the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to coat.
6. Chill the salad in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes before serving.
7. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped parsley or cilantro before serving.
Notes
For a sweeter twist, consider adding diced apples or mandarin oranges.
You can enhance the salad with proteins like grilled chicken or tofu for a heartier meal.
- Prep Time: 15
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 0