Fresh cucumber and carrot salad

Step-by-step preparation

Cooking time: 15 mins

1. STEP 1

   

   How to make a salad from fresh cucumbers and carrots? Prepare all products according to the list. I took two medium-sized carrots and one long cucumber.

2. STEP 2

   

   Peel the carrots. Cut off the skin of the cucumber if it is rough. Peel the garlic. Rinse everything under running cold water and dry with a kitchen towel.

3. STEP 3

   

   Chop the cucumbers on a grater for Korean salads or cut them by hand into thin long strips. Place the cucumber in a colander and leave it this way for 10-15 minutes to drain excess juice.

4. STEP 4

   

   At this time, grate the carrots using a Korean carrot grater. It is acceptable to use a regular grater with large teeth.

5. STEP 5

   

   Prepare a flavorful dressing. Pour vegetable or olive oil, soy sauce and 9% vinegar into a deep small bowl. Add half a teaspoon of sugar. Pass the garlic through a press and add to all ingredients. Use the amount of garlic to taste. I used 3 small cloves. If desired, add paprika, ground black pepper and other favorite seasonings. Mix everything thoroughly until the sugar dissolves.

6. STEP 6

   

   Place the carrots in a salad bowl. Next, add the cucumbers and pour over the dressing.

7. STEP 7

   

   Mix everything well and add salt to taste. Taste and add the missing element if necessary (I added a little more vinegar). Cover the salad with cling film and place in the refrigerator to steep for about 30-40 minutes.

8. STEP 8

   

   Before serving, stir the salad again and garnish with fresh herbs such as dill, parsley or young onions. Ready!

Comments on the recipe

Natalia M

23.10.2023

4.8

I love these salads, fresh vegetables and delicious dressing! I prepared a very tasty salad of fresh cucumbers and carrots for dinner with fish. I am especially pleased that the cucumbers were purchased only from the garden, and the carrots and garlic were from a new harvest. So many vitamins in one salad! I grated the carrots and garlic using a Korean carrot grater. I decided to immediately mix them, add salt, and then drain the juice. During this time I made the filling. I chose unrefined mustard oil; it is bright yellow in color and very aromatic. I used apple cider vinegar; I usually use it in salads, especially if they contain carrots. The salad was left in the refrigerator for an hour. When I opened the lid of the container, such a delicious, pungent aroma of garlic floated throughout the kitchen! Just fire! The salad is very tasty! The carrots became softer during this time and in general the vegetables were literally soaked through and through with the marinade and garlic and became so sweet and spicy, with a little sourness. A great salad appetizer, I recommend it!

Eleno4ka

23.10.2023

4.9

I prepared a salad of fresh cucumbers and carrots. I grated the carrots using a Korean carrot grater and cut the cucumber into thin strips. In this salad, the main tone is set by the dressing: with a rich taste and piquant aroma of garlic. The most difficult thing when preparing this salad is to wait until it is infused))), its smell is so appetizing))). Thank you, Alya Zhemchuzhinka!