Description
A vibrant and crunchy salad featuring cucumbers and carrots, dressed with a zesty mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, and gochugaru for a refreshing twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large cucumber, julienned or thinly sliced
- 2 large carrots, julienned or finely shredded
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped (or cilantro)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp gochugaru (Korean red chili flakes)
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- ½ tsp sugar or maple syrup
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients by washing and drying the cucumber and carrots thoroughly.
- Cut the vegetables into julienne or shreds for an even texture.
- Make the dressing by whisking together olive oil, lemon juice, gochugaru, soy sauce, and sugar until glossy.
- Combine the cucumber, carrot, parsley, and minced garlic in a large bowl.
- Dress the salad by pouring the dressing over the vegetables and tossing gently.
- Finish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and toss once more.
- Let it marinate for about ten minutes or serve immediately.
Notes
For added flavor, consider roasting the sesame seeds lightly before adding to the salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: salad, cucumber, carrots, vegan, refreshing