Refreshing Cucumber Carrot Salad: Crisp, Colorful, and Addictively Crunchy
This vibrant Cucumber Carrot Salad is the ultimate side dish when you want something fresh, light, and bursting with flavor. Thinly sliced cucumbers and finely shredded carrots come together with a tangy-sweet dressing that hits all the right notes—perfect for summer picnics, BBQs, lunch prep, or as a healthy crunch alongside grilled chicken or fish. It’s quick, beautiful on the plate, and always disappears fast!
The Geedel rotary Cheese grater makes prepping the veggies effortless and gives you those perfect uniform strands and slices every time.
🛒Ingredients (Serves 4–6 as a side)
For the salad:
2 large English cucumbers
4 medium carrots, peeled
¼ red onion, very thinly sliced (optional)
2 tbsp fresh dill or parsley, chopped (optional)
For the dressing:
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar
1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
1 tsp Dijon mustard
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes
🔪Step-by-Step Preparation
Prep the vegetables
Wash the cucumbers thoroughly (no need to peel). Peel the carrots.
Slice the cucumbers
Attach the slicing blade to your Geedel vegetable chopper. Place one cucumber in the hopper, secure the food pusher, and crank steadily to create thin, even slices. Repeat with the second cucumber. The uniform slices keep the salad crisp and elegant.
Shred the carrots
Switch to the fine shredding blade. Feed the carrots through the hopper one at a time, using the food pusher and cranking smoothly for long, delicate carrot strands. This fine texture blends perfectly with the cucumber slices.
Slice the onion (if using)
Switch back to the slicing blade and quickly slice the red onion into paper-thin half-moons.
Make the dressing
In a small jar or bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if desired). Shake or stir until fully combined.
Toss and chill
In a large bowl, combine cucumber slices, shredded carrots, onion, and fresh herbs. Pour the dressing over the top and gently toss until everything is lightly coated. Chill for 15–30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
🎨Variations to Make It Your Own
Asian twist → Use rice vinegar, add sesame oil and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds.
Creamy version → Mix in 2–3 tbsp Greek yogurt or mayo for a richer dressing.
Add protein → Toss in feta cheese, chickpeas, or grilled shrimp for a complete meal.
Herb boost → Try fresh mint or cilantro instead of dill.
Spicy kick → Add thinly sliced jalapeño or more red pepper flakes.
黄瓜Final Thoughts
This Cucumber Carrot Salad is proof that simple ingredients can create something truly refreshing and delicious. The crisp textures and bright dressing make it a go-to side all year round. Thanks to tools like the vegetable shredder, getting those perfect slices and shreds is fast and fuss-free—so you can spend less time prepping and more time enjoying!
