Description
A light, refreshing salad made with crisp cucumbers and sweet carrots, dressed in a simple lemony olive oil blend.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Cucumbers
- 2 Carrots
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Spices (optional, such as paprika or cumin)
- Minced garlic (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Honey (optional)
- Fresh herbs (optional, such as dill or parsley)
- Toasted sesame seeds or crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Plain yogurt or tahini (optional for creaminess)
Instructions
- Wash the cucumbers and carrots thoroughly and pat dry.
- Slice the cucumbers and julienne the carrots into thin strips.
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers and carrots and toss gently.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and any spices if desired.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Enjoy this salad with grilled proteins or as a picnic side. Adjust the spices and add-ins to match your flavor preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Not Applicable
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Cucumber Salad, Carrot Salad, Fresh Salad, Summer Salad, Quick Salad