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Cucumber and Carrot Salad

Cucumber and Carrot Salad

A refreshing Cucumber and Carrot Salad tossed in a flavorful soy and sesame dressing, perfect as a light side dish.
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 (this helps releasing some of the extra moisture). Peeling is optional per taste.
  • 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 over the veggies, 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, Carrot, cucumber, salad, Side Dish
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