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
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User 9813
u@gmail.comThis salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Samiya J
s8@yahoo.comThis is a great salad to make ahead of time. It actually tastes even better the next day.
froggo
froggo77@yahoo.comI love the simplicity of this salad. It's just a few ingredients, but they all come together to create a delicious and refreshing dish.
Katora Wood
wood-katora@gmail.comThis salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for potlucks, picnics, and even just for a quick lunch at home.
Pirzada Hamid Ali shah
s.p@aol.comI'm not a big fan of cucumbers, but I love this salad. The dressing is so good that it makes the cucumbers taste amazing.
Shawn Fanin
f-shawn35@hotmail.comThis salad is the perfect way to cool down on a hot summer day.
Gang id seller
i_gang@yahoo.comI love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit at parties.
Shawn Nickerson
shawn10@yahoo.comThis salad is a great way to use up leftover cucumbers and carrots. It's also a great side dish for a summer barbecue.
Sadaqat Babar
babar@yahoo.comI've never been a big fan of cucumber salad, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so light and refreshing, and the dressing is perfect.
indrakumar sharathkumar
si61@aol.comThis is a great recipe for a healthy and easy salad. I will definitely be making it again.
Terrence McClain
m@yahoo.comThis salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of cucumbers, carrots, and dressing.
Cabdi fitax Cde
cde.c39@yahoo.comI made this salad for my family last night and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it all up.
Jordan Duru
dj13@aol.comThis is the perfect salad for a summer picnic or potluck. It's light and refreshing, and the colors are so vibrant.
Mohamed Hesham
hesham.m@gmail.comThis salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes great.
AJMAL CHAND78
chand78-ajmal@yahoo.comI've been making this salad for years and it's always a hit! The cucumbers and carrots are so refreshing and the dressing is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.