Carrot and Cucumber Salad

By LyndaLee

Transform this simple, refreshing salad into a main course by adding canned tuna or slices of cooked chicken.

Ingredients

• 2 large cucumbers, peeled halved lengthwise, seeded, and thinly sliced
• 2 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced on an angle
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Combine all the ingredients in a bowl. Toss well and let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Tip: to seed the cucumber, halve it lengthwise and scrape out the seeds with a small spoon.


55 cal, 0g fat, 308mg sodium, 13g carb, 3g fiber, 35mg protein. 1 point