Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sliced cucumbers (about 2 medium cucumbers)
- 1 cup julienned carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
- 1 cup sliced red bell pepper (about 1 medium pepper)
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar (unseasoned)
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the Veggies: Wash and slice cucumbers into thin rounds. Julienne carrots into matchsticks.
- Mix the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and optional honey until well combined.
- Toss Together: In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, carrots, red bell pepper strips, and cilantro. Drizzle dressing over the veggies and toss gently to coat.
- Add Sesame Seeds: Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top just before serving.
- Chill (Optional): For enhanced flavor, let the salad chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg