Description
A vibrant and refreshing salad that beautifully blends the crispness of cucumber and carrots with a tangy dressing, showcasing Vietnamese culture and flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 2 carrots, julienned
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Combine in a large bowl the cucumber and carrots.
- Mix in a separate bowl the rice vinegar, sugar, salt, and chili flakes until the sugar dissolves.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss to combine.
- Add chopped cilantro and mix again.
- Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
For a lighter version, use sugar substitutes like stevia or monk fruit if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg