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Crisp Asian-style Cucumber and Carrot Tangy Salad

A refreshingly crunchy salad featuring spiralized cucumbers and carrots. The veggies are tossed in a tangy mixture of sesame, honey, lime, and a hint of spice, giving your palate an umami, sweet, and sour delight. It's the perfect light side dish for any meal or enjoyable on its own.
5
30 min
TOTAL TIME
88
CALORIES
$0.75
PER SERVING
Crisp Asian-style Cucumber and Carrot Tangy Salad
Ingredients
SALAD
4 SERVINGS
Scallion
1 whole scallion
sliced
Fresh Cilantro
2 tbsp fresh cilantro
chopped
Seedless Cucumbers
2 whole seedless cucumbers
spiralized
Carrots
2 large carrots
spiralized
Kosher Salt
1 tsp kosher salt
DRESSING
Toasted Sesame Oil
1 tsp toasted sesame oil
Red Pepper Flakes
1 pinch red pepper flakes
Honey
2 tbsp honey
Toasted Sesame Seeds
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Rice Vinegar
2 tbsp rice vinegar
Lime Juice
1 tbsp lime juice
Directions
SALAD
20 min
PREP TIME
10 min
COOK TIME
30 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Spiralize the chilled seedless or hothouse cucumbers and large carrots using a spiralizer.
2
Place the spiralized cucumber into a colander, sprinkle with the kosher salt, and let it drain for 20 minutes to get rid of excess water.
DRESSING
3
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the rice vinegar, fresh lime juice, honey, toasted sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and toasted sesame seeds. Stir until well mixed.
SALAD
4
After the cucumber has drained, pat it dry using paper towels and transfer them to a large bowl.
5
Add the spiralized carrots and pour the dressing over top. Toss the salad to ensure all the vegetables are coated.
6
Finish the salad by garnishing with sliced scallions and chopped fresh cilantro before serving.
Health Info
Macros
16g
CARBS
2g
FAT
1g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
MEDITERRANEAN
VEGETARIAN
VEGAN
PALEO
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