Description
Cucumber Carrot Salad is a light, crunchy, and refreshing dish that is perfect for any time of the year. It’s made with fresh cucumbers, sweet carrots, and a zesty lemon dressing, providing a burst of flavor with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cucumber
- 2 medium carrots
- 1/4 red onion
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (optional, such as dill or parsley)
Instructions
- Wash the cucumber and carrots thoroughly. Peel the carrots if desired.
- Slice the cucumber into thin rounds or strips using a vegetable peeler or mandolin.
- Grate the carrots using a box grater or food processor.
- Finely chop the red onion and set it aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the cucumber, carrots, and red onion.
- Drizzle olive oil over the vegetables and toss to combine.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the salad, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Optional: Sprinkle fresh herbs over the salad and toss again.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Raw
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Cucumber Carrot Salad, Healthy Salad, Refreshing Salad