Cucumber and Carrot Salad

This colorful and crunchy cucumber and carrot salad is an Asian-inspired recipe and a fresh and flavorful salad or side dish.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Chilling Time 10

Total Time 15

Course Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine Asian

Servings servings

Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

julienne peeler

Ingredients

Vegetables

2 large cucumbers julienned
2 large carrots julienned

Dressing

1 tablespoon grape seed oil
2 tablespoons rice vinegar or 1 tablespoon white (wine) vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame seed oil
1 tablespoon maple syrup
2 teaspoons soy sauce or tamari
0.5 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
0.5 tablespoon black sesame seeds
0.25 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon ginger powder
ground white pepper to taste

Instructions

Preparation

Wash and remove the skin of the carrots and remove the ends. Wash the cucumbers and remove the ends.
With a julienne peeler, slice the carrots and cucumbers into long ribbons. Combine the cucumber and carrot ribbons in a medium bowl and set aside.

Dressing

In a glass measuring cup or small bowl, combine the grape seed oil, vinegar, sesame oil, maple syrup, soy sauce, salt, ginger, and white pepper. Whisk to combine. Adjust the salt and pepper taste if needed.
Pour the dressing over the cucumber and carrot ribbons. Stir gently to combine, so all the ribbons are coated in the dressing. Sprinkle the sesame seeds over the salad.
Let sit for at least 10 minutes in the fridge so the flavors can develop.

Notes

It is possible to make this salad oil-free by omitting the oil and replacing it with soy sauce or tamari. To make this salad gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce. Most kinds of vinegar are gluten-free. If you want to add more heat, chili flakes will be a good option.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 8000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Keyword Asian-inspired salad, Cucumber and Carrot Salad, healthy side dish, refreshing salad, vegan recipes, Vegan Salad

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