Description
Carrot & Cucumber Salad is a refreshing blend of vibrant colors and flavors that invigorate any meal. This easy-to-make salad combines the natural sweetness of crunchy carrots with the coolness of cucumbers, creating a delightful dish perfect for summer barbecues, light lunches, or as a nutritious snack. Tossed in a simple dressing of olive oil and apple cider vinegar, each bite bursts with freshness. Not only is this salad quick to prepare, but it’s also vegan-friendly and can be customized to suit your taste. Add nuts for extra crunch or serve it alongside grilled meats for a delicious complement. Enjoy this versatile salad anytime you crave something light and satisfying.
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
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the julienned carrots, cucumber, red bell pepper, and red onion. Toss gently to mix.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving. For enhanced flavor, refrigerate for 30 minutes prior to serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg