Description
A vibrant and crunchy salad made with fresh cucumbers, carrots, and a zesty dressing, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large cucumber, julienned or thinly sliced
- 2 large carrots, julienned or finely shredded
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped (or cilantro)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp gochugaru (Korean red chili flakes)
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- ½ tsp sugar or maple syrup
Instructions
- Wash and dry the cucumber and carrots thoroughly.
- Julienne or shred the cucumber and carrots evenly.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, gochugaru, soy sauce, and sugar until glossy.
- In a large bowl, combine cucumber, carrot, parsley, and minced garlic.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss until evenly coated.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds on top and toss again.
- For extra flavor, let it sit for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a spicier version, increase gochugaru or mix in sriracha. Chill cucumbers beforehand for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: salad, cucumber, carrot, refreshing, vegan