Description
A refreshing and vibrant salad perfect for summer events, combining crisp textures with a zesty dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers, sliced
- 2 large carrots, grated
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: red pepper flakes for spice
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine sliced cucumbers, grated carrots, thinly sliced red onion, and freshly chopped parsley.
- For the dressing, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is well coated.
- If you like a bit of heat, sprinkle the salad with red pepper flakes.
- Serve immediately, or let it chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes for an extra refreshing taste.
Notes
To maintain freshness, store leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate. Add dressing just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: salad, cucumber, carrot, healthy, vegetarian, vegan, summer