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    Home » Recipe Index » Appetizers

    Carrot Cucumber Salad

    September 12, 2021 Updated December 2, 2021 By Rebecca Appetizers, Salads, Side Dishes, Spring Recipes, Summer Recipes, Vegetables, Vegetarian Dishes

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    carrot cucumber salad on a plate with pasta in background

    Need an easy side salad? This 6 ingredient carrot cucumber salad takes just 5 minutes to make, and is great with lots of different dishes, like this 15 Minute Pasta with 'Homemade' Tomato Sauce.

    sliced cucumber salad on a plate with black fork

    Table of contents

    • How will this cucumber carrot salad make your life easier?
    • What makes this cucumber salad so good?
    • How to prepare a cucumber carrot salad?
    • Substitutions/Tips
    • FAQ
    • How can I repurpose?
    • What can I make with leftover ingredients?

    How will this cucumber carrot salad make your life easier?

    This carrot cucumber salad, just like this Apple Cucumber Salad is a great side dish to make if you have cucumbers to use up. It takes just a couple minutes to make and won't leave you with weeks worth of salad to have to eat if you're cooking for one.

    This easy recipe is made with crisp english cucumbers (their skin is way less bitter than traditional cucumbers), thinly sliced carrot, red onion, and is covered with a tangy dressing of red wine vinegar, sugar, and oregano.

    Pair it with:

    • Gnocchi Carbonara
    • Brisket Grilled Cheese
    • Ravioli with Mushroom Cream Sauce
    • Chicken Salad Pita
    • Buffalo Chicken Flatbread
    • 15 Minute Pasta with 'Homemade' Tomato Sauce

    What makes this cucumber salad so good?

    cucumber salad ingredients on cutting board

    How to prepare a cucumber carrot salad?

    sliced cucumber and carrot on a green cutting board

    Slice your vegetables.

    sliced cucumbers, carrots, and red onions in a glass bowl

    Add them all to a mixing bowl, then add the 4-5 dressing ingredients, mix, and let the cucumber carrot salad sit for at least 10 minutes (but longer is better) to let the vegetables soak up the tangy dressing.

    Substitutions/Tips

    • Make sure to let your cucumber salad stand/marinate-the longer the better, it'll bring out the tangy dressing flavors. If you remember, make it 1 hour or 1 day before you plan on eating it.
    • This recipe is easily doubled/tripled/+ for a crowd
    • You can also make a soy sauce based dressing with soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.
    • Other great add-ins: fresh herbs, more red wine vinegar, red pepper flakes, garlic salt, tomatoes, and celery.

    FAQ

    How to make carrot cucumber salad?

    This salad is really easy to make, just thinly slice your vegetables. Next, add your dressing ingredients, mix, and let it sit for at least 10 minutes so the vegetables soak up the dressing flavors.

    What dressings can I use on a cucumber carrot salad?

    A red wine vinegar dressing with oregano is used on this salad, and it's delicious. A white or dark balsamic dressing, soy sauce based dressing, or rice vinegar dressing would also be great on this salad.

    carrot cucumber salad on a plate with pasta in background

    How can I repurpose?

    This cucumber salad would be delicious added into a sandwich, think turkey sandwich, Italian style sub, meatball sub, etc OR incorporated into a salad.

    What can I make with leftover ingredients?

    • Cucumber: Cucumber Tomato Salad, Spiced Lamb Burgers with Tzatziki, or Watermelon Chicken Salad.
    • Carrot: White Bean and Farro Bowl or Red Wine Vinegar Coleslaw.
    • Red Onion: Watermelon Chicken Salad or Fish Tacos with White Sauce and Orange Salsa.

    Did you make this carrot cucumber salad? Leave me a comment & rating to share how it turned out!

    carrot cucumber salad on a plate with pasta in background
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    5 from 5 votes

    Carrot Cucumber Salad

    Need an easy side salad? This 6 ingredient carrot cucumber salad takes just 5 minutes to make, and is great with lots of different dishes, like this 15 Minute Pantry Pasta with 'Homemade' Tomato Sauce.
    Course Appetizer, Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Total Time 5 minutes
    Servings 1 person
    Author Rebecca

    Equipment

    • cutting board
    • Mandoline Slicer
    • knife
    • Measuring cups, spoons
    • tongs
    • small mixing bowl

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup sliced english cucumber or about 3-4 inches cucumber
    • ½ medium carrot julienned
    • 2 tablespoons thinly sliced red onion or a small handful
    • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
    • ¼ teaspoon granulated sugar
    • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano leaves
    • pinch salt

    Instructions

    • Thinly slice 3-4 inch long section of an english cucumber, julienne ½ medium sized carrot, and thinly slice about two tablespoons of red onion. Transfer vegetables to a small mixing bowl, set aside.
    • Pour the following ingredients over vegetables: 3 Tablespoons red wine vinegar, ¼ teaspoon sugar, ¼ teaspoon oregano, and a pinch of salt. Mix well.
    • Set aside to marinade for at least 10 minutes. Enjoy.

    Video

    CARROT CUCUMBER SALAD

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    About Rebecca

    Welcome! I’m Rebecca, a food loving dietitian. On Nourish Nutrition, you’ll find real, quick, and nourishing recipes for one that'll get you to want to cook for yourself, because you deserve it.

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    Comments

    1. Chenee says

      September 13, 2021 at 11:28 am

      5 stars
      I love cucumber salad, and the addition of carrots gives it great crunch and flavor!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        September 13, 2021 at 11:38 am

        agree! it adds such a nice crunch and sweet flavor

        Reply
    2. Jen says

      September 13, 2021 at 11:29 am

      5 stars
      I love how light and refreshing this salad is. Thinly slicing the cucumber and carrot creates a wonderful texture!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        September 13, 2021 at 11:38 am

        totally does!

        Reply
    3. beth says

      September 13, 2021 at 12:00 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe is what I'm looking for every time it's time for lunch - quick, fresh and tangy! Perfect!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        September 16, 2021 at 10:56 am

        totally!

        Reply
    4. Vicky says

      September 13, 2021 at 12:10 pm

      5 stars
      You had me at 5 minutes! Plus, this looks so colorful and refreshing. Perfect side to go with a heavier meal.

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        September 16, 2021 at 10:56 am

        right?! 5 minutes is the perfect amount of prep time

        Reply
    5. Jessie says

      September 13, 2021 at 2:12 pm

      5 stars
      Yum!! This was so good. I am keeping this handy for an afternoon snack and perfect side for a light lunch.

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        September 16, 2021 at 10:56 am

        it's so great as a snack or side! definitely. thanks!

        Reply

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