Description
This Spicy Sesame Cucumber Carrot Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that brings vibrant colors and bold tastes to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large cucumber (peel and slice for a refreshing base)
- 2 large carrots (julienne for a vibrant crunch)
- 1 clove garlic (minced for a zesty kick)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped to freshen up the flavor profile)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for healthy fats)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (for tangy brightness)
- 1 tsp gochugaru (for spice)
- 1 tsp soy sauce (for umami flavor)
- ½ tsp sugar (to counterbalance the spice)
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (for crunch and nutty flavor)
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: Wash and dry the cucumber and carrots thoroughly. Julienne into thin strips.
- Mix the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, gochugaru, soy sauce, and sugar until fully combined.
- Toss Everything Together: Pour the dressing over the julienned cucumbers and carrots. Add minced garlic and chopped parsley. Gently toss together.
- Add the Finishing Touch: Sprinkle sesame seeds over the salad. Toss again and serve immediately or let sit for 10-15 minutes.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Spicy Sesame Cucumber Carrot