Carrot and Cucumber Salad
This carrot and cucumber salad is an easy, tasty side salad, with Asian-inspired flavors. Fresh, light, crisp, and perfect for meal prep, too!
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Servings: 4
Calories: 79kcal
Ingredients
- 1 large seedless cucumber thinly sliced
- 1 cup julienned carrot slices
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tsp sugar
- 2 tsp low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp minced fresh cilantro
- 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp crushed red chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Wash cucumber and slice into thin slices. Wash and peel carrot and julienne into thin strips.1 large seedless cucumber, 1 cup julienned carrot slices
- Whisk all remaining ingredients to form the dressing.1 tbsp avocado oil, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp sesame oil, 2 tsp sugar, 2 tsp low sodium soy sauce, 2 tbsp minced fresh cilantro, 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds, 1/4 tsp ground ginger, 1/4 tsp crushed red chili flakes (optional)
- Pour dressing over carrots and cucumbers and toss to combine.
- Cover and let chill at least 20 minutes, up until overnight, to maximize flavors. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 79kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 112mg | Potassium: 201mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 4542IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg