Cucumber Carrot Salad with Light Sesame Dressing
A crisp and refreshing salad made with fresh cucumbers, shredded carrots, and a light tangy dressing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
2 large English cucumbers thinly sliced
2 medium carrots grated
1/4 small red onion thinly sliced
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh parsley or cilantro chopped
Instructions
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Wash and dry cucumbers and carrots.
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Slice cucumbers thinly and grate carrots.
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Thinly slice red onion.
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Combine vegetables in a large bowl.
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Whisk vinegar, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
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Pour dressing over vegetables and toss gently.
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Sprinkle with fresh herbs and chill 15 to 20 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra crunch add toasted sesame seeds just before serving. Dress shortly before serving to keep vegetables crisp.