Description
A refreshing cucumber and carrot salad, perfect for summer picnics and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cucumbers, diced
- 2 large carrots, grated
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Red pepper flakes for a bit of spice
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the diced cucumbers, grated carrots, sliced red onion, and chopped parsley.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper. Add red pepper flakes if desired.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine everything evenly.
- Serve immediately or chill in the fridge for 15-20 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days, keeping the dressing separate to maintain crispness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cucumber salad, carrot salad, summer salad, healthy salad, vegetarian