Carrot Cucumber Salad: A Refreshing Twist for Easy Meals
A light and crisp salad that combines the freshness of cucumbers with the sweetness of carrots. Perfect for a quick meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded carrots
- 1 cup diced cucumbers
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded carrots and diced cucumbers.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and lemon juice.
- Pour the dressing over the carrots and cucumbers, and toss to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding herbs like parsley or cilantro.
- This salad can be made a few hours in advance for busy days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg