Carrot Cucumber Salad
Bright, refreshing, and full of vibrant flavors, this Carrot Cucumber Salad is the perfect quick and easy side dish for any meal. Featuring crunchy shredded carrots, crisp cucumber slices, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this salad is elevated with a zesty homemade dressing of lemon juice, olive oil, and a hint of honey for natural sweetness. The combination of fresh produce and tangy-sweet flavors makes this salad a healthy, no-cook option that comes together in just 15 minutes. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a light accompaniment to grilled foods, this salad is a delicious way to pack in nutrients without compromising on taste.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large Carrots
- 2 medium Cucumbers
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and peel the carrots. Using a grater or julienne slicer, shred the carrots into thin strips.
Wash the cucumbers. Slice them thinly into rounds or half-moons, depending on preference.
Chop the fresh parsley finely and set it aside.
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the lemon juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
In a large salad bowl, combine the shredded carrots, sliced cucumbers, and chopped parsley.
Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss everything together until evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as desired.
Serve immediately as a fresh side dish, or chill in the refrigerator for 20 minutes before serving for an even cooler salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
408 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.0 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1293 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.0 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.1 g | ||
| Protein | 4.4 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 127 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 1157 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
