Cucumber, Carrot, and Ginger Salad

This is a simple and quick salad for cucumber season. It reminds me of those tangy vegetables they serve at many Japanese restaurants. It's hard to beat a fresh salad that has this much flavor and only 6 ingredients!

Prep Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 large English cucumber

  • 1 cup shredded carrots

  • 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar

  • 1 teaspoon white sugar

  • ½ teaspoon minced fresh ginger

  • ½ teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. Peel cucumber and slice in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds and cut into 1/8-inch thick slices. Transfer to a medium bowl with carrots.

  2. Mix vinegar, sugar, ginger, and salt in a small bowl until well combined. Pour over cucumber-carrot mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

27 Calories
0g Fat
6g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 27
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 314mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 1g 2%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 11mg 1%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 108mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.