Easy Cucumber & Carrot Salad
Cucumber and Carrot Salad Recipe: A Light and Tasty Side Dish for Spring and Summer with Asian-inspired Flavors!
Ingredients
- 1 large cucumber with no seeds
- 1 cup julienned carrot slices
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro minced
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon crushed chili flakes optional
Instructions
- Wash cucumber, cut into thin slices, then add to a medium glass bowl.
- Wash, peel carrot, then cut into thin strips (you can use a julienne peeler)
- In a different bowl, whisk together avocado oil, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, soy sauce, fresh cilantro, toasted sesame seeds, ground ginger, and crushed chili flakes.
- Pour the dressing over the carrot and cucumber salad, then mix to combine all ingredients.
- To enhance the flavors, cover the glass bowl with a plastic wrap and let it chill for 20 to 30 minutes (or overnight). Enjoy!