Description
A refreshing salad combining crisp cucumbers, sweet carrots, and zesty lemon dressing, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups thinly sliced cucumber (from about 2 medium cucumbers)
- 1.5 cups shredded carrot (about 3 medium carrots)
- 0.5 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1.5 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tsp honey
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
- 0.75 tsp kosher salt (or to taste)
- 0.25 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 0.5 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsp toasted sliced almonds (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Wash and slice cucumbers into thin rounds. Place in a large mixing bowl. Peel and shred carrots and add to the bowl.
- Add the Aromatic Base: Slice the red onion and add it to the bowl.
- Mix the Dressing: Combine lemon juice, olive oil, lemon zest, honey, and Dijon mustard in a small bowl. Whisk until well combined.
- Season It Up: Add dill, kosher salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes to the dressing, stir to mix.
- Combine and Toss: Drizzle dressing over vegetables and toss until evenly coated.
- Add Crunch (Optional): If using almonds, sprinkle them on top before serving.
- Chill and Serve: Allow to chill in the refrigerator for at least 15-30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For the best flavor, allow the salad to marinate before serving. Use fresh vegetables for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg