Ribbon Carrot-Cucumber Salad
A crisp, low-effort salad featuring thin ribbons of carrot and cucumber, dressed with olive oil and lemon juice for a refreshing side dish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large carrots
- 1 large cucumber (English or Persian)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (parsley or cilantro, optional)
Instructions
- Peel and create long thin ribbons of carrot and cucumber.
- Combine the ribbons in a medium mixing bowl.
- Dress with olive oil and lemon juice, then season with salt and pepper.
- Toss gently to coat the ribbons evenly.
- Finish with chopped fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
This salad is best eaten fresh and can be refrigerated for up to 48 hours. Avoid dressing it too early to maintain texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://www.simplefamilydishes.com/ribbon-carrot-cucumber-salad/