Cucumber and Carrot Salad

By Kitchenbee

Diabetesforecast.org magazine/June 2014

Ingredients

• 2 large cucumbers
• 3 large carrots, peeled and cut diagonally into 1/8 inch thick slices
• 2 tblsp minced chives
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 1 tblsp soy sauce
• 2 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1/4 tsp cayenne powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Peel the cucumbers, lengthwise, leaving some skin in place to create a striped pattern. cut the cucumbers in half lengthwise and, if desired, scrape out the seeds with a spoon. Thinly slice the cucumbers.

Add the cucumbers, carrots, and chives to a bowl.

Whisk together the remaining ingredients for the dressing. Pour over the vegetables. Toss well. Cover and refrigerated until serving time. Served chilled.