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Cucumber Carrot Salad

Cucumber Carrot Salad: Refreshing and Easy to Make at Home

Cucumber Carrot Salad is a refreshing dish, perfect for summer, combining hydrating cucumbers and nutritious carrots.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Korean
Servings 4 servings
Calories 80 kcal

Equipment

  • cutting board
  • knife
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients

  • 1 large cucumber julienned or sliced thin
  • 2 medium carrots julienned
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced

Dressing Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon gochugaru (Korean red chili flakes)
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • ½ teaspoon sugar

Instructions
 

Salad Preparation

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the julienned cucumber and carrots.
  • Add the sesame seeds, parsley, and minced garlic to the bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, gochugaru, soy sauce, and sugar.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine thoroughly.
  • Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

You can experiment with different dressings and add nuts for extra crunch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Cucumber Carrot Salad, easy salad, healthy salad, Quick Salad, Refreshing Salad, vegetarian salad
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