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Carrot and Cucumber Salad

Crisp Carrot and Cucumber Salad with a Zesty Twist

A light and exciting Carrot and Cucumber Salad perfect for elevating any meal or as a quick, healthy snack.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 medium Carrots peeled and sliced into matchsticks
  • 1 large English Cucumber sliced into half-moons
  • 3 stalks Green Onions chopped
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon White Miso Paste optional
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Honey or maple syrup for vegan
  • 1 inch Fresh Ginger grated
  • 1-2 cloves Fresh Garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Chili Flakes adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Lime Zest or lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro optional, or parsley/mint
  • 1-2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds black or white, optional

Equipment

  • knife
  • mandoline
  • mixing bowl
  • Small bowl
  • whisk
  • Tongs

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Wash and peel the medium-sized carrots, then slice them into matchsticks using a knife or mandoline.
  2. Wash the large English cucumber, cut it in half lengthwise, and slice it into half-moon shapes.
  3. Chop the green onions, using both the white and green parts.
  4. In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, white miso paste, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Whisk until smooth.
  5. Add honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, red chili flakes, and lime zest to the dressing and whisk well.
  6. In a large mixing bowl, combine sliced carrots, cucumbers, and green onions. Drizzle the dressing over the vegetables.
  7. Toss gently with tongs to coat vegetables without overmixing.
  8. Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with sesame seeds and fresh cilantro, parsley, or mint.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Serve the salad immediately for the best flavor and texture, keeping the dressing separate if necessary.

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