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Carrot and Cucumber Salad with Spicy Dressing

Crispy Carrot and Cucumber Salad with Spicy Dressing Delight

A refreshing Carrot and Cucumber Salad with Spicy Dressing, perfect for any meal.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 medium carrots Carrots peeled and sliced into thin rounds
  • 1 large cucumber Cucumber sliced lengthwise into thin half-moons
  • 1 handful Green Onions sliced thinly
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons White Miso Paste or more soy sauce if unavailable
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Honey replace with maple syrup for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Ginger grated
  • 1 clove Fresh Garlic minced
  • pinch Red Chili Flakes to taste
  • 1/2 lime Lime Zest zested
  • to taste Fresh Cilantro optional
  • to taste Sesame Seeds toasted, optional for garnish

Equipment

  • Mandoline
  • Mixing bowl
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the vegetables: Peel and slice the carrots into thin rounds, slice the cucumber into thin half-moons, and slice the green onions. Arrange in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, white miso paste, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Add honey, ginger, garlic, red chili flakes, and lime zest. Mix until smooth.
  3. Combine: Pour the dressing over the sliced vegetables and gently toss to coat. Let sit for 5 minutes for the flavors to meld.
  4. Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped cilantro before serving chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure vegetables are fresh for the best crunch. Adjust dressing ingredients to suit your taste preferences.

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