Description
A refreshing and vibrant salad featuring crisp cucumbers and sweet carrots, perfect for any season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large carrots, julienned
- 1 English cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the julienned carrots, sliced cucumber, chopped red onion, and fresh parsley in a large bowl.
- Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey or maple syrup, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the mixed salad ingredients and toss gently to coat.
- Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning as desired.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes for a more developed flavor.
Notes
For added flavor, consider adding diced jalapeño or red pepper flakes. Experiment with nuts or seeds for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: salad, cucumber, carrot, healthy, vegan, fresh, summer