Cucumber Carrot Salad (15 Minutes, Big Crunch!)
Author: Arwa
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Category: LUNCH
Cuisine: Asian
Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
1 large cucumber, julienned or thinly sliced
2 large carrots, julienned or finely shredded
1 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted
2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp gochugaru, Korean red chili flakes
1 tsp soy sauce
1/2 tsp sugar or maple syrup
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Instructions
Wash
and dry cucumber and carrots. Julienne or shred them evenly.
In
a small bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, gochugaru, soy sauce, and sugar until glossy.
Add
cucumber, carrot, parsley, and garlic to a large bowl. Toss gently.
Pour
dressing over the veggies and use all of it.
Toss
everything together until evenly coated.
Sprinkle
sesame seeds and toss again.
Let
sit for 10 minutes for flavor to meld or serve immediately.
Notes
This salad works great as a side, a light lunch, or a crunchy bed for grilled protein.