Cucumber Carrot Salad: Crunchy, Refreshing & Perfect for Summer
A light and refreshing salad that brings out the best of summer with crunchy cucumbers and carrots.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Healthy
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 3 carrots, grated
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cucumbers, carrots, red onion, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and honey.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Let the salad rest for 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- This salad can be made a few hours ahead of time, just keep it covered in the refrigerator.
- Add nuts or seeds for an extra crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Cucumber Carrot Salad, Summer Salad, Refreshing Salad