Cucumber Carrot Salad: 5 Spicy Asian Twists to Try
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Cucumber Carrot Salad with a Spicy Asian Twist
- Author: Emily
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegan
- 2 large Cucumbers (julienned or thinly sliced)
- 2 large Carrots (julienned or finely shredded)
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil (extra-virgin recommended)
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon Gochugaru (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce (low-sodium recommended)
- 1 teaspoon Sugar (or maple syrup)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley or cilantro (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds (optional but recommended)
- 2 tablespoons Chopped green onions (sprinkle in for flavor)
- 1 cup Roasted peanuts or cashews (optional for texture)
- Wash and dry the cucumbers and carrots, then julienne or shred them into uniform pieces.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, gochugaru, soy sauce, and sugar until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, carrots, parsley or cilantro, and garlic. Toss gently until well mixed.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss until evenly coated.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds on top and toss lightly. Let it sit for 10 minutes before serving.
- Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with additional parsley or cilantro if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg