Description
A refreshing and colorful salad made with thin ribbons of carrots and cucumbers, perfect for a light side dish or healthy snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large carrots
- 1 large cucumber
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (such as parsley or dill) for garnish
Instructions
- Using a vegetable peeler, create long ribbons from the carrots and cucumber. Continue peeling until you reach the core of the vegetables.
- In a large bowl, combine the carrot and cucumber ribbons.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss gently to combine all ingredients.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding a touch of honey or maple syrup to the dressing.
- This salad can be made a few hours in advance; just keep it covered in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 40
- Fat: 4
- Saturated Fat: 0.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 7
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: carrot salad, cucumber salad, healthy salad, ribbon salad, vegetarian salad