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Cucumber and Carrot Salad

Cucumber and Carrot Salad

A refreshing Cucumber and Carrot Salad with a light dressing, perfect for a healthy meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Healthy
Servings 4 servings
Calories 120 kcal

Equipment

  • Julienne peeler
  • Glass measuring cup

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large cucumbers julienned
  • 2 large carrots julienned
  • 1 tablespoon grape seed oil see notes for oil-free
  • 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. Omit the oil and replace it with soy sauce or tamari. For gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce. Add chili flakes for more heat.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Carrot Salad, Cucumber Salad, Gluten-Free Salad, healthy salad, Oil-Free Salad, Vegan Salad
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