Description
California Roll Cucumber Salad is a refreshing blend of crisp cucumbers, creamy avocado, and vibrant carrots, all enhanced by a nutty sesame dressing. Perfect for summer gatherings or as a light lunch, this salad bursts with flavor and color, making it an impressive addition to any meal. Whip it up in minutes without turning on the oven!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 English cucumbers, sliced
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp unseasoned rice vinegar
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry all vegetables.
- Slice cucumbers into thin rounds and grate the carrots using a box grater.
- In a bowl, whisk together sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and optional honey.
- In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, carrots, avocado, and green onions. Pour dressing over and gently toss.
- Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: - For added protein, consider including crab meat or tofu. - Chill the salad for about 30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld. - Substitute regular cucumbers with Japanese cucumbers for a firmer texture.