Description
Crisp, refreshing, and vibrant, this cucumber carrot salad is the ultimate addition to any meal. With its delightful crunch and zesty flavors, it’s perfect for summer picnics, BBQs, or as a light lunch. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, this salad combines fresh ingredients that bring joy to every bite. Toss it together in minutes for a dish that not only looks good but tastes amazing too!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium cucumbers (sliced thin)
- 2 large carrots (grated or julienned)
- 1/4 red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley or cilantro (chopped)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash cucumbers and carrots under cold water.
- Slice cucumbers into thin rounds; grate or julienne the carrots.
- In a large bowl, combine sliced cucumbers, grated carrots, and red onion.
- Add chopped parsley or cilantro, then drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.
- Season with salt and pepper; toss gently until well mixed.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 15 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg