Description
Discover the vibrant and refreshing Carrot & Cucumber Salad, a delightful dish that perfectly balances the natural sweetness of carrots with the crispness of cucumbers. This easy-to-make salad is ideal for summer barbecues, quick snacks, or as a healthy side for dinner. Tossed in a light vinaigrette, it not only enhances your meals with its colorful presentation but also packs a nutritional punch. With just a few minutes of prep time, this salad is perfect for busy days or whenever you crave something fresh. Enjoy it on its own or as an accompaniment to grilled meats, sandwiches, or grain bowls; the possibilities are endless!
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 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 dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Sprinkle with fresh cilantro and serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg