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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.

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
Cook Time :0 minutes
Total Time :10 minutes
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

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.
 
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