Description
A refreshing, zesty treat with a balance of creaminess, crunch, and vibrant color, perfect for any season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 2 cups carrots, grated
- 1 cup plain yogurt or sour cream
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh dill or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables by washing, slicing, and grating the cucumbers and carrots.
- Make the dressing by whisking yogurt (or sour cream), mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and sugar in a bowl until smooth.
- Mix the sliced cucumbers and grated carrots into the dressing, adding salt and pepper.
- Taste the salad and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Chill the salad in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
Consider adding different veggies, nuts, or herbs for a personal twist. Can be made a day ahead; just add salt before serving to keep crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: salad, cucumber salad, carrot salad, refreshing salad, creamy salad