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Modified: Aug 8, 2023 | Categories: Recipes

Shaved Carrot and Cucumber Salad

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This simple carrot and cucumber salad includes shaved fresh carrots and English cucumber tossed with toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey and sesame seeds.

It's simple, refreshing and nutritious and I think it'll make a regular appearance on your menu!

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How to make shaved carrot and cucumber salad

Featured Ingredients

  • Cucumber: An English cucumber, with the peel, shaved with a vegetable peeler.
  • Carrot: A large carrot, peeled, then shaved with a vegetable peeler.
  • Rice vinegar: Unseasoned is best, but seasoned also works.
  • Toasted sesame oil: Be sure it's toasted - this will provide that rich, toasty sesame flavor.
  • Honey: To balance out the vinegar.
  • Seasonings: Just a few pinches of coarse salt and crushed red pepper flakes.
  • Sesame seeds: Sprinkle them on top when you're ready to serve.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, salt and crushed red pepper flakes and whisk to combine.
  2. Taste and adjust the seasoning, if necessary.
  3. Add the cucumber and carrots and toss to combine.
  4. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  5. Top with sesame seeds and serve.

Serve with Sesame Ginger Pork Meatballs for a flavor packed meal!

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Recipe Substitutions and Alterations

  • For the cucumber: You can use any fresh cucumber.
    • Instead of shaving the cucumber, you can use a mandolin to slice or use a chef's knife to chop the cucumber in any form you choose.
  • For the carrot: Instead of shaving the carrot, you can use a mandolin to slice or use a chef's knife to chop the carrot in any form you choose.
  • For the rice vinegar: If you don't have any, you can substitute with white vinegar.
  • For the honey: You can substitute with granulated sugar.
  • For the crushed red pepper flakes: Go ahead and adjust the amount you use (or omit) depending on the spice level you enjoy.
  • For the sesame seeds: For a more concentrated sesame flavor, and more crunch, toast the sesame seeds in a hot pan for 30-60 seconds.

Nutrition Considerations

  • To make this gluten free: This recipe does not contain gluten.
    • Be sure all ingredients you choose are gluten free.
  • To make this dairy free: This recipe does not contain dairy.
  • To make this vegan: Use granulated sugar instead of honey.
  • To make this nut free: This recipe does not contain nuts.
    • Be sure all ingredients you choose are nut free.
    • Be aware this recipe does contain sesame.
  • To make this egg free: This recipe does not contain eggs.
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  • Ramen Noodle Salad with Orange Sesame Dressing
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A simple carrot and cucumber salad with toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey and sesame seeds.

  • Author: Julie Andrews
  • Prep Time: 10-15 mins
  • Cook Time: 0 mins
  • Total Time: 10-15 mins
  • Yield: Serves 4
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Inspired

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • Pinch coarse salt
  • Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 large English cucumber, shaved
  • 1 large carrot, peeled and shaved
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, salt and crushed red pepper flakes and whisk to combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning, if necessary.
  2. Add the cucumber and carrots and toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  3. Top with sesame seeds and serve.

Notes

Preparation Tip: Use a vegetable peeler to shave the cucumber and carrots (include the peel!).

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: ¼ of recipe
  • Calories: 63
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 80mg
  • Fat: 3g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: salad, carrot, cucumber, sesame, no cook, summer

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