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Sesame Carrot and Cucumber Slaw

This Sesame Carrot and Cucumber Slaw is a cool and crisp side dish perfect for hot weather! It takes under 15 minutes to make, and is vegan and gluten free!

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 77 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound cucumber about two medium cucumbers*
  • 2-3 medium carrots peeled and grated
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon light soy sauce**
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger root
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 garlic clove minced or pressed
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes or to taste***
  • kosher salt

Instructions

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  1. Peel the cucumber leaving alternating green stripes. Cut each cucumber in half and use a spiralizer fitted with the flat blade to slice into thin strips. Or, slice thin with a mandolin or knife.
  2. Season liberally with salt and place in a colander for 15 minutes to drain. After 15 minutes, rinse salt off and dry cucumbers between paper towels to remove extra moisture.
  3. Meanwhile, whisk together the sesame oil, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, sugar and red pepper flakes.
  4. Add the cucumber, grated carrot and sesame seeds, toss to fully coat.
  5. Taste and season with more salt if desired.

Notes

  • *I used a spiralizer with a flat blade to cut the cucumbers into long thin strips. If you don't have a spiralizer, use a mandolin or thinly slice with a knife.** Be sure to use gluten free soy sauce for gluten free!*** I prefer more spice, but start with less and add more to taste.

Nutrition Information

Calories 77kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 281mg (12%) Potassium 271mg (8%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 5290IU (106%) Vitamin C 5.7mg (6%) Calcium 45mg (5%) Iron 0.8mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 77

% Daily Value*

Calories 77kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 281mg 12%
Potassium 271mg 6%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 5290IU 106%
Vitamin C 5.7mg 6%
Calcium 45mg 5%
Iron 0.8mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.