In the realm of culinary delights, cucumbers and carrots take center stage as two of the most versatile and nutritious vegetables. Be it a refreshing summer salad or a heartwarming winter stew, these culinary wonders bring an array of flavors, textures, and essential nutrients to any dish. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice cook, embarking on a culinary adventure with cucumbers and carrots is a journey worth taking. With their crisp crunch and refreshing taste, cucumbers add a burst of hydration and a pop of color to any meal. Carrots, on the other hand, offer a sweet earthiness and a vibrant orange hue, making them a delightful addition to both savory and sweet dishes. So, let's dive into the world of cucumbers and carrots, exploring the countless ways to transform these humble ingredients into extraordinary culinary creations.
Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!
CUCUMBER-CARROT SALAD
Cool and refreshing Asian salad. Very simple!
Provided by Somer
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Carrot Salad Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Whisk rice vinegar, sugar, vegetable oil, ginger, and salt together in a bowl until sugar and salt are dissolved into a smooth dressing.
- Toss carrot, green onion, bell pepper, and cucumber in the dressing to evenly coat.
- Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 58.6 calories, Carbohydrate 11.5 g, Fat 1.4 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 335.5 mg, Sugar 6.7 g
SHAVED CARROTS AND CUCUMBERS
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Provided by EAT SMARTER
Categories Appetizer, Side Dish
Time 15m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Rinse and peel carrots. Rinse cucumber, halve lengthwise and scoop out seeds with a teaspoon. Cut cucumber halves crosswise.
- With a mandolin or vegetable peeler, cut carrots and cucumber into very thin, long strips.
- Bring vegetable broth to a boil in a pot. Add carrots, cover and cook over low heat for 4 minutes.
- Rinse basil, shake dry and remove stems. Set aside a few leaves for garnish and cut remaining leaves into thin strips.
- Add cucumber to pot with carrots. Cover and cook for 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and stir in basil.
- With a vegetable peeler, shave Parmesan. Divide cucumber and carrot strips between two plates. Sprinkle with shaved Parmesan and garnish with basil leaves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 82 kcal, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Protein 5 g, Carbohydrate 8 g, Sugar 0 g, Cholesterol 6 mg
CUCUMBERS AND CARROTS
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories easy, quick, side dish
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Peel cucumbers and cut each lengthwise in half. Scrape away and discard seeds.
- Cut each cucumber in half crosswise into thin slices. There should be about 4 cups. Set aside.
- Trim off ends of each carrot. Scrape carrots. Cut each carrot crosswise into 1 1/2-inch pieces. Cut each piece lengthwise into thin julienne strips. There should be about 2 cups.
- Bring enough water to the boil in a saucepan to cover carrot strips when added. Add carrots and let cook about 4 minutes. Add cucumbers and cook about 1 minute. Drain well.
- Heat butter in skillet and add shallots. Cook briefly, stirring. Add carrots and cucumbers and sprinkle with salt, pepper and cumin. Cook, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 96, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 486 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CUCUMBER AND CARROT PICKLE
This quick, light Indonesian-style pickle can double as a salad that pairs perfectly with spicy or fried dishes. A soak in boiling salt water helps soften the carrot and cucumbers without cooking them, providing a pleasantly tender crunch.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 30m
Yield 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring 3 cups water to a boil. Combine the shallots, cucumber, carrot and 1 tablespoon salt in a medium heatproof bowl. Carefully pour over the boiling water. Stir to mix evenly then let stand for 20 minutes.
- Drain the vegetables in a colander, pressing them to remove excess liquid, then transfer them to a bowl. Add the vinegar, sugar, chile and the remaining 1 teaspoon salt. Stir until the sugar and salt dissolve then refrigerate until ready to use, at least 10 minutes and up to 1 hour.
CUCUMBER, CARROT, AND RED ONION SALAD
Categories Salad Onion Side No-Cook Vegetarian Quick & Easy Low Cal High Fiber Cucumber Carrot Chill Gourmet Vegan Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a bowl combine vegetables. In a small bowl stir together vinegar, oil, salt, sugar, and pepper to taste until salt and sugar are dissolved. Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine well. Chill salad, covered, stirring occasionally, at least 1 hour and up to 3 hours.
CUKES AND CARROTS
Carrots and green peppers bring extra color and crunch to this refreshing cucumber salad from Karla Hecht, Plymouth, Minnesota. The sweet dressing she creates is an ideal match for the crisp summer produce.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, carrots, onion and green pepper. Sprinkle with salt; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. Combine sugar and vinegar. Pour over vegetables; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve with a slotted spoon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 131 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 401mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
ICED CUCUMBERS AND CARROTS
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Cut the carrots lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices using the corrugated blade on a mandoline or with a very sharp knife and in a large bowl of ice and cold water let them soak for 1 to 2 hours, or until they are curled. Halve the cucumbers crosswise cut them lengthwise into eighths, and chill them in another large bowl of ice and cold water for 15 minutes. Drain the vegetables, arrange them decoratively in a serving bowl filled with ice, and serve them with the sauce.
MEXICAN CUCUMBER AND CARROT SALAD
Great as an afternoon snack, especially during the summertime! May be refrigerated overnight.
Provided by kellieann
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Cucumber Salad Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine the cucumber, baby carrots, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and cayenne pepper in a bowl; toss to combine evenly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 34.4 calories, Carbohydrate 8.6 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 197.1 mg, Sugar 3.8 g
CARROT AND CUCUMBER RAITA RECIPE
Stir cucumbers and carrots into a yogurt-and-sour-cream sauce for this raita recipe. Our Carrot and Cucumber Raita Recipe is great alongside spicy dishes.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 3h10m
Yield Makes 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix yogurt and sour cream in medium bowl.
- Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly. Cover.
- Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 95 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 5 g
CARROT CUCUMBER RELISH
Make and share this Carrot Cucumber Relish recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Barefoot Beachcomber
Categories Sauces
Time 3h20m
Yield 2 1/2 pints
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Coarsely grind to the following amounts of each cucumbers (3 1/2 cups), carrots (1 1/2 cups) and onions (1 cup).
- Combine them and add salt.
- Let stand 3 hours; drain.
- Combine sugar, vinegar celery seed and mustard seed.
- Bring to a boil.
- Add vegetables to the above.
- Simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
- Seal at once in hot sterilized jars.
- Makes 2 1/2 pints.
- Chill before serving.
CARROT AND CUCUMBER REFRIGERATOR PICKLES
Serve these easy pickled veggies alongside sandwiches or hamburgers and hot dogs.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Yield Makes 1 quart
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large glass jar or bowl, arrange alternating layers of cucumbers and carrots. In a small saucepan, combine sugar, vinegar, the water, salt, mustard seeds, celery seeds, and peppercorns. Bring mixture to a boil over medium-high heat; cook, stirring constantly, just until sugar dissolves.
- Remove from heat; pour mixture over vegetables, and let cool completely. Cover tightly, and refrigerate at least 24 hours before serving.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh, crisp cucumbers and carrots.
- If you don't have a mandoline, you can use a sharp knife to thinly slice the vegetables.
- Be sure to drain the vegetables well after slicing them so that the salad is not watery.
- Add the dressing to the salad just before serving so that the vegetables don't get soggy.
- Experiment with different variations of the dressing, such as using different types of vinegar, oil, and herbs.
Conclusion:
Cucumber and carrot salad is a refreshing and healthy dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. With so many variations to choose from, there is sure to be a cucumber and carrot salad recipe that everyone will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a simple and delicious salad, give one of these recipes a try.
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