ASIAN CARROT AND CUCUMBER SALAD
This Asian-inspired salad is light, crisp, and full of fresh flavors. Thin ribbons of carrot and cucumber are tossed in a zesty dressing with lime, soy sauce, sesame, and ginger. It comes together in minutes, making it a perfect side dish for a quick lunch, a refreshing appetizer, or a colorful addition to any dinner spread.
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 3 carrots peeled and cut into ribbons with a peeler
- 1 cucumber peeled and cut into ribbons with a peeler
For the dressing:
- 1 lime juiced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1-2 tsp toasted sesame oil
For garnish:
- 2 stalks spring onion chopped
- 1-2 chilis finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the carrots and cucumber by cutting them into thin ribbons using a vegetable peeler. Save some of the cucumber and carrot ribbons for garnish.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together lime juice, soy sauce or tamari, grated ginger, toasted sesame seeds, and sesame oil.
- In a large bowl toss the carrot and cucumber ribbons with the dressing until evenly coated.
- Garnish with chopped spring onion and chili if using. Curl the saved cucumber and carrot ribbons and place them on top for decoration.
- Serve immediately as a light side dish or refreshing appetizer.