Chilean Cucumber and Carrot Salad
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with zesty flavor, this Chilean Cucumber and Carrot Salad is a stunning addition to your table. Featuring crisp cucumbers, vibrant grated carrots, and mellow red onion, this no-cook salad is elevated by a tangy lime and olive oil dressing that’s perfectly balanced with fresh cilantro. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s a quick, healthy side dish ideal for summer barbecues or light lunches. Serve it chilled for an even more invigorating bite, and enjoy the perfect harmony of crunch and citrusy zest. This gluten-free and vegan-friendly recipe is a testament to how simple ingredients and bold flavors can create something truly delightful.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large cucumber
- 3 medium carrot
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
- 1 large lime
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Peel the cucumbers and carrots. Cut the cucumbers in half lengthwise, scoop out the seeds with a spoon, and thinly slice into half-moons. Grate the carrots on the large side of a box grater or use a julienne peeler for even strips.
Thinly slice half a red onion and soak the slices in cold water for 5 minutes to mellow their flavor. Drain and pat dry with a paper towel.
Finely chop the fresh cilantro leaves, discarding any large stems.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the juice of one lime, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
In a large salad bowl, combine the cucumber slices, grated carrots, red onion, and chopped cilantro.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring the vegetables are evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or lime juice if desired.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 10–15 minutes before serving for enhanced flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
489 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.5 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1311 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 59.1 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.2 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.8 g | ||
| Protein | 8.1 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 233 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1828 mg | 39% | |
*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.
