Description
A bright and refreshing salad made with crisp carrot and cucumber ribbons, fresh herbs, and a light dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium carrots, peeled into long ribbons
- 2 large English cucumbers, peeled into ribbons
- 1 small red onion, very thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, torn
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds or chopped toasted almonds
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: Using a sharp vegetable peeler, shave the carrots and cucumbers into long ribbons. If cucumber ribbons feel too wet, lay them on a paper towel to drain for a minute.
- Soak the onion (optional): Place the thin onion slices in cold water for 3–5 minutes if you want a softer bite, then drain and pat dry.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, honey (or maple), Dijon mustard, and olive oil until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine: In a large bowl, gently toss the carrot and cucumber ribbons with the onion, mint, and parsley. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to coat without bruising the ribbons.
- Toast the seeds: Warm a small skillet over medium heat and toast sesame seeds or almonds for 2–3 minutes until fragrant and golden.
- Rest and serve: Let the salad sit for 5–10 minutes to allow flavors to mingle.
Notes
For a creamier dressing, swap Greek yogurt for an additional 2 tablespoons. Add halved cherry tomatoes in summer or roasted pumpkin seeds in autumn.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: salad, veggie, healthy, quick meal, fresh, light, summer recipe