Carrot and Cucumber Salad Recipe
Easy carrot and cucumber salad with dressing recipe, perfect summer side dish that is cheap to make and serve at a party or potluck.
Servings: 4 people
Cost: 7
Equipment
- 1 cutting board
- 1 knife
- 1 cheese shredder
- 1 vegetable peeler
Ingredients
- 2 large carrots peeled and grated or julienned
- 1 cucumber English variety, thinly sliced
- 1/4 c red onion chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the julienned carrots, sliced cucumber, chopped red onion, and fresh parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey or maple syrup, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to coat everything evenly. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 2oz | Calories: 97kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 27mg | Potassium: 241mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 6069IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 0.3mg