Description
A refreshing and vibrant salad featuring julienned carrots and cucumbers tossed in a savory sesame dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large carrots, julienned
- 1 cucumber, julienned
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables by combining the julienned carrots and cucumber in a large mixing bowl.
- Mix the dressing in a smaller bowl by whisking together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and honey or maple syrup until smooth.
- Combine the dressing with the vegetables, tossing to coat evenly.
- Season with sesame seeds, salt, and pepper before tossing again.
- Let the salad marinate for about 10 minutes for the flavors to meld.
- Garnish with chopped green onions if desired before serving.
Notes
Make the salad a day in advance, keeping the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crispness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg