Cucumber Carrot Salad with Sesame Dressing
Cucumber Carrot Salad featuring crisp cucumbers and shredded carrots tossed in a light, tangy honey vinaigrette.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes plus chilling
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
2 English cucumbers thinly sliced
2 large carrots shredded
1/4 red onion thinly sliced
3 tablespoons rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
Instructions
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Slice cucumbers and lightly salt. Let sit 10 to 15 minutes and pat dry.
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Combine cucumbers, carrots, and onion in a bowl.
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Whisk vinegar, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper.
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Toss vegetables with dressing until coated.
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Sprinkle with fresh herbs and chill before serving.
Notes
Salting cucumbers helps maintain crisp texture.