Description
A refreshing Vietnamese salad that combines crisp cucumber and carrots with a tangy, sweet dressing.
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 cucumber and carrots in a large bowl.
- Mix rice vinegar, sugar, salt, and chili flakes in a separate bowl until sugar dissolves.
- Pour dressing over vegetables and toss to combine.
- Add chopped cilantro and mix again.
- Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
For a sugar-free option, consider substituting sugar with stevia or monk fruit.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg