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Cucumber and Carrot Salad

Cucumber and Carrot Salad

This Cucumber and Carrot Salad is a crisp and refreshing side dish, tossed in a tasty soy and sesame dressing, featuring Asian-inspired flavors.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine Asian-Inspired
Servings 4 servings
Calories 88.1 kcal

Equipment

  • cutting board
  • sharp knife
  • paper towels
  • Large bowl
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk
  • vegetable peeler
  • julienne vegetable peeler

Ingredients
  

Vegetables

  • 1 large English cucumber or Persian cucumbers
  • 4-5 carrots
  • 2-3 green onions sliced

Dressing

  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil or any neutral tasting oil
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Slice the English cucumber in half or third, then slice each piece in half lengthwise, then slice the cucumber in half-moons.
  • Optional: Place the chopped cucumber on paper towels with a pinch of salt while you get everything else ready.
  • Peel the carrots, then cut them into matchsticks or julienne.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, oil, sesame oil, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until incorporated.
  • Slice the green onions, stir them together with the cucumber and carrots, add a sprinkle of salt and pepper, toss in the dressing, sprinkle sesame seeds and serve.

Notes

Soy Sauce can be replaced with lite Tamari or coconut aminos.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 88.1kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 2gFat: 3.3gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.6gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 346.7mgPotassium: 357.3mgFiber: 2.4gSugar: 8.7gVitamin A: 10330.2IUVitamin C: 6.9mgCalcium: 45.3mgIron: 0.7mg
Keyword Asian salad, Cucumber and Carrot Salad, healthy salad, refreshing salad, salad, side dish
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