Description
This fresh and vibrant vegetable salad is packed with flavors and healthy ingredients, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 large carrots
- 1 English cucumber (or 3 Persian cucumbers)
- 4 green onions
- ½ cup fresh herbs (a combination of mint, cilantro, and basil)
- 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil (or avocado oil)
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 2 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 Tbsp honey or hot honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
- 1 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce (or coconut aminos for gluten-free option)
- 1 large lemon, juice of (~3–4 Tbsp)
- 1 Tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp kosher salt (more to taste)
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (more to taste)
Instructions
- Use a vegetable peeler to cut the carrots into ribbons by running the peeler across the length of the carrot.
- Slice cucumbers using either a mandoline slicer or a sharp knife.
- Chop the fresh herbs and green onions.
- Whisk together the dressing ingredients in a large or medium-sized bowl, grating the ginger using a microplane grater or citrus zester.
- Add the carrots, cucumber slices, green onions, and herbs to the bowl with the dressing.
- Give everything a good toss and add more salt, red pepper flakes, or lemon juice to taste. Add white sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- This salad can be served immediately or refrigerated for a short time to meld the flavors.
- Customize the herbs and vegetables based on preference and availability.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg