Description
A vibrant salad featuring julienned carrots and cucumbers tossed in a flavorful sesame dressing, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large carrots, julienned
- 1 cucumber, julienned
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the julienned carrots and cucumber in a large mixing bowl.
- Whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and honey or maple syrup in a separate bowl until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and add salt and pepper to taste, tossing again to combine.
- Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Garnish with chopped green onions if desired before serving.
Notes
For best results, keep dressing separate until just before serving to maintain crispness. Feel free to add proteins or experiment with different veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: salad, healthy, vegan, summer dish, cucumber salad, carrot salad