Cucumber Carrot Salad

This is the perfect recipe to make this summer! It is so refreshing, crunchy, flavorful, and easy to make.

YIELDS: 4 servings

COOK TIME: 0

PREP TIME: 10-15 minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced

• 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

• 2 cups shredded carrots

• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

• 1/4 cup green onions, sliced

 

Dressing:

• 1/4 cup soy sauce (use tamari for gluten free option)

• 2 tbsp rice vinegar

• 1 tbsp sesame oil

• 1 tbsp maple syrup

• 1 tsp fresh grated ginger

 

Topping:

• Sesame seeds


RECIPE

1. Add the cucumber, chickpeas, carrots, cilantro, and green onions to a large bowl.

2. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, maple syrup, and grated ginger.

3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is evenly coated.

4. Sprinkle with sesame seeds just before serving.