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    Carrot Cucumber Salad

    Published: Apr 19, 2023 by Juliette

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    A plate of carrot and cucumber matchstick shaped slices next to a small bowl of sesame seeds and a side of salad dressing.

    A vibrant and crunchy carrot cucumber salad that's simple to make and ready in 10 minutes. Serve with a sweet and tangy sesame ginger dressing lightly drizzled over the top.

    I love to sprinkle this carrot cucumber salad with a pinch of sesame seeds, some finely chopped spring onions and a few fresh mint leaves just before serving.

    A plate of small carrot and cucumber sticks topped with fresh herbs, green onion and a tiny bowl with sesame seeds.

    This cucumber carrot salad is just perfect if you serve it on a large plate so that there's room to share. Then, I like to add some extra dressing plus toppings on the side, so people can help themselves and make it their own.

    Jump to:
    • Why you'll love this salad
    • Ingredient Notes
    • Step-by-Step Instructions
    • Variations
    • Storing
    • Top tip
    • FAQ
    • Related
    • Pairing
    • Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    Why you'll love this salad

    This carrot cucumber salad is:

    • Made with natural ingredients.
    • Versatile - easy to serve with many other dishes all year round.
    • Quick and easy to make, taking only 10 minutes.
    • A light and healthy salad side dish.
    • Crunchy, tangy, fresh and super delicious!
    • Gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free and vegan.
    • The sesame ginger dressing can also be used as a light marinade or dipping sauce.

    Ingredient Notes

    I found the most fantastically moorish combination of ingredients to use in the salad dressing, to accompany this carrot cucumber salad. 

    Apple cider vinegar: Most sesame ginger dressing recipes call for rice vinegar, but I prefer raw apple cider vinegar (with the mother) and have plenty in the pantry cupboard, so this is what I use. Feel free to swap it out for rice wine vinegar (I've yet to discover a raw one).

    Coconut aminos: Made from the sap of coconut with a bit of sea salt added, coconut aminos makes a brilliant alternative to soy sauce.

    It's lighter in flavour than soy sauce and slightly sweet. The recipe doesn't need any added sugar. I chose a coconut aminos that has no additives, preservatives, sweeteners or colours added. To be sure, just check the brand label before purchasing your coconut aminos.

    Sesame oil: Instead of using toasted sesame oil, this recipe uses a cold-pressed, unrefined version. It's beautifully light in flavour, and whisking a small amount of oil into the dressing helps coat the carrot and cucumber sticks.

    See the recipe card for this cucumber carrot salad below, for exact quantities.

    A white surface topped with cucumber and carrot salad recipe ingredients, each ingredient is labelled.

    Step-by-Step Instructions

    As with most of my recipes, this carrot cucumber salad has a few short and simple steps.

    Two photos: preparing salad dressing ingredients then whisking them together.

    Step 1: Prepare the sesame and ginger dressing. Finely slice spring onions and place to one side. Add the dressing ingredients to a small bowl and whisk together. 

    Two photos: chopped carrot and cucumber on a chopping board then mixed up and turned out onto a large plate.

    Step 2: To prepare the salad vegetables, finely slice the crunchy cucumber and carrot into long matchstick-size pieces. Mix them together then turn them out onto a plate.

    Two photos: A dark dressing is being poured over carrot and cucumber sticks then,the finished salad topped with herbs and sesame seeds.

    Step 3: To dress the salad, pour a little of the salad dressing over the cucumber and carrot sticks.  Top the salad with spring onions, a pinch of sesame seeds and a few torn mint leaves.

    I like to serve this with leftover dressing, sesame seeds and finely diced green onions on the side.

    Variations

    Want to take this cucumber and carrot salad up a notch? Here are some variations:

    • Spicy - add a little finely chopped red chili pepper and fresh coriander leaf.
    • Deluxe - add halved baby pak choi, sliced avocado and cherry tomatoes.
    • Mix it up - swap out the dressing for this peanut dressing or tahini miso dressing instead.

    Storing

    The sliced carrot and cucumber can be stored for 2-3 days in a lidded container in the fridge. They soften over time, so really, they're at their crisp and cruncy tasting best when enjoyed the same day. 

    Store the sesame ginger dressing separately in a jar with a lid and add just before serving.

    Not suitable for freezing.

    Top tip

    When making this carrot cucumber salad keep any discarded cucumber and add them to your morning smoothies, or blend them into dressings to minimise any food waste.

    FAQ

    Why do you peel ginger with a spoon?

    The edge of a teaspoon is slight and will move around the curved shape of fresh ginger easier than using a paring knife. 

    What is sesame ginger dressing made of?

    This sesame ginger dressing is easy to make by whisking together coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, sesame oil, and some minced ginger and garlic.

    How to cut carrot and cucumber for salad

    Slice into rounds, matchsticks, dice into cubes or use a vegetable peeler, julienne peeler or spiralizer to make beautiful ribbons.

    Related

    Check out my other raw vegan cucumber salad recipes below.

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    Pairing

    These are my favorite dishes to serve with cucumber and carrot salad:

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    Recipe

    A plate of carrot and cucumber matchstick shaped slices next to a small bowl of sesame seeds and a side of salad dressing.

    Carrot Cucumber Salad

    Juliette | Flourishing Kitchen
    A vibrant and crunchy carrot cucumber salad that's simple to make and ready in 10 minutes. Deliciously raw recipe with a sweet, tangy sesame ginger dressing.
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    Prep Time :10 minutes mins
    Cook Time :0 minutes mins
    Total Time :10 minutes mins
    Course :Salad, Side Dish
    Cuisine :Asian, Vegan
    Servings :4

    Equipment

    • a small bowl.
    • Chopping board.
    • Teaspoon.
    • small hand whisk or fork. optional
    • Garlic crusher
    • fine handheld grater
    • A paring knife
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    Ingredients
      

    • 1 medium-large carrot.
    • 1 whole English cucumber.
    • 2 spring onions
    • fresh mint leaves small handful
    • A sprinkle of raw sesame seeds.

    Sesame Ginger Dressing

    • 80 ml (⅓ cup) coconut aminos just over 5 tbsp
    • 2 tablespoon raw apple cider vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon sesame oil unrefined cold pressed
    • 1 teaspoon piece fresh ginger. minced
    • 1 garlic clove. crushed

    Instructions
     

    • Prepare the dressing: Add the coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar and sesame oil to a small bowl. Peel the ginger with the back of a teaspoon then finely grate or mince. Crush the garlic using a garlic crusher or finely chop. Use a fork or a small hand whisk to whist the ingredients together until fully combined.
      80 ml (⅓ cup) coconut aminos, 2 tablespoon raw apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 garlic clove., 1 teaspoon piece fresh ginger.
    • Prepare the salad: Use a paring knife to finely slice the spring onions and discard their messy ends. Top and tail the carrot and cucumber. Chop the cucumber lengthwise into four and trim off the seeds, so you're left with just firm pieces. Next, slice the cucumber and carrot into long matchstick-size pieces the same size.
      1 medium-large carrot., 1 whole English cucumber., 2 spring onions
    • How to serve: With your hands, gently mix the crunchy carrot and cucumber sticks together on a large plate. Pour over a few tablespoons of dressing and top with some of the finely sliced spring onions. Sprinkle with a pinch of sesame seeds and a few fresh mint leaves.
      fresh mint leaves, A sprinkle of raw sesame seeds.

    Notes

    Tips

    Try to slice the crunchy carrot and cucumber sticks the same size.

    Serving

    I like to serve this simple carrot cucumber salad with some of the dressing and toppings on the side, for people to help themselves.

    Storing

    The sliced carrot and cucumber can be stored for 2-3 days in a lidded container in the fridge. They soften over time, so really, they're at their crisp and cruncy tasting best when enjoyed the same day. 
    Store the sesame ginger dressing separately in a jar with a lid and add just before serving.
     
    Keyword coconut aminos, cucumber, salad dressing
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