Refreshing Cucumber Carrot Salad
A vibrant and refreshing Cucumber Carrot Salad, perfect for a light side or a healthy lunch option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
- 2 large carrots, grated
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Start by washing the cucumber and carrots thoroughly.
- Slice and grate: Thinly slice the cucumber and grate the carrots.
- Tackle the onion: Slice the red onion thinly and soak if necessary.
- Mix the veggies: In a large bowl, combine the cucumber, grated carrots, and sliced red onions.
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, mix olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Dress the salad: Pour the dressing over the veggie mixture and toss thoroughly.
- Let it chill for about 10-15 minutes before serving.
Notes
This salad is versatile; try adding avocado, nuts, or different herbs to customize it!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cucumber, carrot, salad, healthy, fresh