Description
Carrot & Cucumber Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that brings together the sweet crunch of fresh carrots and the crispness of cucumbers, making it an ideal choice for any occasion. This delightful salad is not only quick to prepare—taking just 10 minutes—but also offers a healthy addition to your meals. Perfect as a side dish for barbecues or a light lunch option, it’s versatile enough to complement grilled meats, wraps, or even rice bowls. With customizable ingredients and a light dressing, this salad provides a nutritious boost to your daily diet while being visually appealing on any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large carrots, peeled and julienned
- 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
- ½ red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- Dressing: 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the julienned carrots, sliced cucumber, red bell pepper, and red onion. Toss gently.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat all vegetables evenly.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to meld flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg