Vegan Crisp Cucumber and Carrot Salad

Bright, refreshing, and packed with vibrant flavors, this Vegan Crisp Cucumber and Carrot Salad is the perfect addition to your healthy recipe arsenal. Featuring thinly sliced English cucumber, crunchy carrots, and zesty red onion, all tossed with a tangy lime and apple cider vinegar dressing sweetened with a touch of maple syrup, this no-cook salad is as quick to make as it is delicious. Fresh cilantro adds a fragrant finish, while a brief chill in the fridge enhances the harmony of flavors. Ready in just 15 minutes and completely plant-based, this crisp salad is the ideal side dish for summer gatherings, light lunches, or a quick weeknight complement to your favorite main course. Serve it cold and enjoy every bite of this refreshing, nutrient-packed creation!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 large English cucumber
• 2 large carrots
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 0.5 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 whole lime
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup
• 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash the cucumber and carrots thoroughly under cold water.

Step 2

Peel the carrots and then use a vegetable peeler or mandolin to slice them into thin strips.

Step 3

Slice the cucumber in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to scrape out the seeds, then slice it into thin half-moons.

Step 4

Thinly slice the red onion and finely chop the cilantro leaves.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine sliced cucumbers, carrots, red onion, and cilantro.

Step 6

In a separate small bowl, whisk together the juice of the lime, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, sea salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients well.

Step 8

Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Add more salt, pepper, or lime juice as desired.

Step 9

Chill the salad in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes before serving to enhance the flavors.

Step 10

Serve cold and enjoy your refreshing Vegan Crisp Cucumber and Carrot Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(747.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	436.7

Total Fat 29.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1300.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 44.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.5g	0%
Total Sugars 20.2g
Protein 5.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 189.7mg	0%
Iron 3.3mg	0%
Potassium 1349.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.4%

Protein: 5.0%

Carbs: 37.6%