Carrot and Cucumber Salad
Carrot and cucumber salad is a perfect side dish for your Asian meal. Super easy and keeps well in the fridge.
Ingredients
- 1 English cucumber-sliced into thin rounds
- 1-1/2 cups matchstick carrots
- 1/4 cup cilantro-finely chopped
- 2 tsp garlic-grated
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 1/2 tbsp sesame seeds
- pinch ginger
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- salt and pepper to tatste
Garnish
- 1/4 cup green onions-sliced
- sesame oil drizzle
- sesame seeds
- crushed peanuts
Instructions
- In a large bowl add cucumbers, carrots, cilantro and garlic. Drizzle with sesame oil and toss to coat.
- Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, apple cider vinegar, sugar, honey, sesame oil, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, ginger, salt and pepper to a small bowl. Mix well.
- Pour dressing over cucumber mixture. toss to mix well. Refrigerate 30 minutes to overnight. Before serving taste for seasoning. Add more salt, pepper, and sesame oil. Garnish with fresh cilantro, green onions, sesame seeds or chopped peanuts.