Refreshing Carrot & Cucumber Salad
A cool, crisp, and refreshing salad that’s perfect as a side dish, light lunch, or detox-style salad. This recipe is Mediterranean-friendly, non-spicy, and comes together in minutes.
Prep: 10 minutes
Total: 10 minutes
Serves: 2–3
Ingredients
Salad
2 medium carrots, julienned or grated
1 large cucumber, thinly sliced or julienned
2 tbsp fresh parsley or dill, chopped
🍋 Dressing
1½ tbsp olive oil
Juice of ½ lemon
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
Salt & black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1️⃣ Prep the Veggies
Peel and julienne carrots.
Slice or julienne cucumber.
2️⃣ Make Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
3️⃣ Toss & Serve
Combine carrots, cucumber, and herbs.
Pour dressing over salad and toss gently.
Serve immediately or chill for 10 minutes for extra freshness.
Why You’ll Love It
Super refreshing & hydrating
Crunchy, light, and digestion-friendly
Naturally vegan & gluten-free
Perfect with grilled chicken, fish, or wraps
Tips & Variations
Creamy version: Add 1 tbsp Greek yogurt
Sweet touch: Add a pinch of honey
Extra crunch: Sprinkle sunflower or sesame seeds
Middle Eastern twist: Add a pinch of cumin
Nutritional Information
Calories: ~90 kcal
Fiber: ~3 g
Healthy fats: ~6 g
Vitamin A & C rich