Best 6 Gingered Cucumber Carrot Salad Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with a refreshing and flavorful medley of vegetables in the gingery cucumber carrot salad. This vibrant salad boasts a symphony of textures and flavors, featuring crisp cucumbers, crunchy carrots, and a hint of ginger that adds a delightful zing. Marinated in a tangy dressing of rice vinegar, sesame oil, and soy sauce, this salad is a perfect balance of sweet, sour, and savory. It's not just one recipe, but a collection of variations that cater to different dietary preferences. From a classic version to a vegan option and even a spicy rendition, there's a gingery cucumber carrot salad for every palate. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

FRESH CUCUMBER CARROT SALAD



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Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 small or 1 large cucumber, peeled and seeded
2 carrots, grated
1 small or 1/2 large shallot, chopped
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 teaspoons Sriracha
1 teaspoon soy sauce
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Halve and thinly slice the cucumber. Then place into a medium bowl with the grated carrots and shallots. In a small bowl, mix together the vinegar, Sriracha and soy sauce. Toss with the vegetables and season with salt and pepper only if needed. Serve.

SESAME-GINGER CUCUMBER SALAD



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I love the marinated sides and salads that come with meals at Japanese restaurants and wanted to try them at home. After some research, I came up with this cool, crisp salad. -Kimberly Ludvick, Newburgh, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons rice vinegar
4 teaspoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon honey
1/4 teaspoon Sriracha chili sauce
2 English cucumbers
1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
Thinly sliced green onions

Steps:

  • For dressing, mix first 7 ingredients. Trim ends and cut cucumbers crosswise into 3-in. sections. Cut sections into julienne strips., To serve, toss cucumbers with sesame seeds and dressing. Sprinkle with green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 293mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GINGER CUCUMBER SALAD



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Simplicity and ease of preparation are a couple things that make this salad great. It's light, crisp, refreshing, and with its delicate flavor, the perfect sidekick to summer meals. And you can enjoy it guilt-free!

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cucumbers
½ small red onion, thinly sliced
⅓ cup white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon fresh ginger paste (such as Gourmet Garden™)
1 teaspoon toasted black sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Peel cucumbers, cut in half lengthwise, and scoop out the seeds. Cut each half into 1/4-inch slices and place in a medium bowl. Stir in red onion slices and set aside.
  • Whisk vinegar, sugar, and ginger paste together in a small bowl until the sugar is dissolved. Add dressing to cucumber mixture and mix well. Stir in sesame seeds and refrigerate for about 1 hour to let the flavors meld.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 39.8 calories, Carbohydrate 8.7 g, Fat 0.6 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 4.9 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

GINGER CUCUMBER SALAD



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A refreshing summer side dish, this Ginger Cucumber Salad is a great addition to any summer menu.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 pounds cucumbers, preferably Persian
1 cup rice vinegar
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup peeled and finely grated ginger
1 teaspoon coarse salt

Steps:

  • Peel half of the cucumbers, leaving the remaining cucumbers unpeeled. Using a sharp knife or a mandoline, very thinly slice the cucumbers crosswise. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together vinegar, sugar, ginger, and salt until sugar has dissolved. Add cucumbers and toss to combine. Let marinate, refrigerated, for 3 hours. Using a slotted spoon, transfer cucumbers to a serving bowl.

GINGER, CUCUMBER, CARROT AND CABBAGE SLAW



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Provided by David Tanis

Categories     easy, quick, salads and dressings

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 small cucumber, peeled and julienned
1 medium carrot, peeled and julienned
2 cups shredded green cabbage
1 cup shredded red cabbage
Salt
pepper
2 teaspoons peeled and grated ginger
Juice of 1 large lime

Steps:

  • Put the cucumber, carrot and cabbage in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper and toss well.
  • Add the ginger and lime juice, then toss again. Let the vegetables marinate for at least 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 23, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 209 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

GINGERED CUCUMBER CARROT SALAD



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Make and share this Gingered Cucumber Carrot Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Halcyon Eve

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 medium cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, and thinly sliced
2 small carrots, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons white balsamic vinegar
3/4 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Combine cucumber, carrots, and parsley in a bowl.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving. Serve with a slottd spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.1, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 330.6, Carbohydrate 10.7, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 4.9, Protein 1.6

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, crisp cucumbers and carrots.
  • If you don't have a mandoline, you can use a vegetable peeler to create thin slices of cucumber and carrot.
  • Be sure to drain the cucumbers and carrots well after slicing to prevent the salad from becoming watery.
  • If you like a more spicy salad, add an extra teaspoon of grated ginger or a pinch of red pepper flakes.
  • This salad is also a great way to use up leftover rice vinegar.

Conclusion:

This gingery cucumber and carrot salad is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious salad, give this recipe a try!

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