Description
A crisp and refreshing salad combining cucumbers and carrots with a zesty lemon olive oil dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium cucumbers
- 2 medium carrots
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh herbs (dill, parsley, or mint, optional)
Instructions
- Carefully wash and slice the cucumbers and carrots into thin strips or rounds.
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped cucumbers and carrots.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat, ensuring all pieces are covered.
- Add fresh herbs, if desired, for an extra boost of flavor.
- Serve immediately or allow it to chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes before serving for enhanced flavors.
Notes
Be careful not to overmix the salad to keep the cucumbers from becoming mushy. You can adjust the salt or lemon juice according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg