Description
Easy Cucumber Carrot Salad is a crisp, refreshing side dish made with fresh cucumbers, sweet carrots, red onion, parsley, and a light homemade dressing. This easy cucumber carrot salad is perfect for quick lunches, healthy side dishes, meal prep, potlucks, and simple fresh salads that pair beautifully with grilled chicken, seafood, rice bowls, and sandwiches.
Ingredients
2 large cucumbers
2 medium carrots
1/4 small red onion
2 tablespoons fresh parsley
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Wash the cucumbers and carrots well. Thinly slice the cucumbers, peel or shred the carrots, thinly slice the red onion, and chop the parsley.
2. Add the cucumbers, carrots, red onion, and parsley to a large mixing bowl.
3. In a small bowl or jar, combine the olive oil, rice vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper.
4. Whisk or shake the dressing until it is smooth and well blended.
5. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
6. Let the salad sit for 10 minutes so the flavors can settle into the vegetables.
7. Toss once more, taste, and adjust seasoning if needed.
8. Serve cold or slightly chilled.
Notes
Use English cucumbers or Persian cucumbers for the best crisp texture and mild flavor.
For extra flavor, chill the salad for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
This salad is best enjoyed the same day, but leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 105
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg