Asian Carrot Cucumber Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing
Servings 4 - 6 servings
Light, crunchy, and full of fresh flavor, this carrot cucumber salad is the perfect side dish for summer meals. Tossed with a sesame ginger dressing and sweetened with honey, it comes together in just moments (without requiring a laundry list of ingredients). Serve it alongside grilled meats, Korean Beef Bowls, or your favorite BBQ recipes for a fresh, easy side the whole family will enjoy! {Gluten-Free-Friendly & Vegetarian}
Ingredients
- 6 cups very thinly sliced English cucumbers
- 1 large carrot, peeled and ribboned
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (toasted if desired)
Instructions
- Toss together the cucumber slices and salt in a colander and place it in the sink to drain for 20 minutes to help draw out some of the water from the cucumbers.
- Whisk together the vinegar, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, ginger, garlic and red pepper flakes in a small bowl or jar.
- Place the salted cucumber slices on several layers of paper towels and squeeze or pat them dry. Add them to a large salad bowl.
- Peel and cut the carrots into long ribbons using a vegetable peeler. Add the ribbons to the bowl with the cucumbers.
- Pour dressing over cucumbers and carrots; toss until the vegetables are well coated. Top with a sprinkle of green onions and sesame seeds. Allow it to sit for a few minutes to marinate in the dressing. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Use cucumbers with thin skin, like English or Persian cucumbers. You can also run the sharp part of the fork down the sides of the cucumber before slicing to help the dressing better cling to the cucumbers.
- For evenly sized slices of cucumber, use a kitchen mandoline.
- The cucumbers will release moisture in storage. Consider serving with a slotted spoon to strain off some of the extra liquid.
Nutrition
Calories: 85kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 452mgPotassium: 319mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 3219IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 1mg
Tried this recipe?Tag me Today! Mention @hauteandhealthyliving or tag #HauteandHealthyLiving!