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Carrot Cucumber Salad

Fresh Carrot Cucumber Salad: A Crunchy Delight You’ll Love

This Carrot Cucumber Salad is a vibrant, crunchy dish combining fresh veggies and a tangy sesame soy dressing, perfect for light meals.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegan
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 3 large Carrots fresh, washed, and dried
  • 2 Persian Cucumbers or substitute with English cucumbers
  • 4 Green Onions use both white and green parts
For the Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil or substitute with olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar or white or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger Paste or use fresh ginger
  • 1 clove Garlic fresh or powdered
  • 1 tablespoon Honey or maple syrup to make vegan
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Oil or omit for milder flavor
For the Crunch
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds toast before adding

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • julienne peeler
  • Skillet
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash and peel large carrots, then slice into thin strips with a julienne peeler or knife. Slice Persian cucumbers thinly, and chop green onions.
  2. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, ginger paste, garlic, and chili oil until smooth.
  3. Toast sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring for 2-3 minutes until golden. Remove from heat and cool.
  4. In a large bowl, combine julienned carrots, sliced cucumbers, chopped green onions, and cooled sesame seeds. Toss gently to mix.
  5. Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and carefully toss to coat everything evenly.
  6. Refrigerate the salad for 10-15 minutes before serving to enhance flavor. Serve in a bowl and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 4mg

Notes

To maintain the salad's freshness, store the dressing separately and mix just before serving.

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