Description
A refreshing and light salad combining cucumbers and carrots, perfect for warm days or as a crunchy side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cucumbers
- 2 carrots
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (e.g., parsley or dill) for garnish
Instructions
- Peel cucumbers and carrots, then slice them thinly.
- In a large bowl, combine the cucumbers and carrots.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey (if using), salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Garnish with fresh herbs.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For added crunch, try slicing the vegetables with a mandolin. Avoid over-dressing the salad to keep it light and crisp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg