Crunchy,spicy Carrot Cucumber Salad

• total time: 7 minutes

Ingredients

Salad Ingredients:

1 large cucumber, julienned or sliced thin

2 medium carrots, julienned

2 tablespoons sesame seeds

2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

1 clove garlic, minced

Dressing Ingredients:

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 teaspoon gochugaru (Korean red chili flakes)

1 teaspoon soy sauce

½ teaspoon sugar

Directions

Julienne or ribbon the cucumber and carrots into thin, even pieces.

In a large bowl, combine the cucumber, carrots, sesame seeds, parsley, and minced garlic.

Add olive oil, lemon juice, gochugaru, soy sauce, and sugar directly to the bowl.

Toss everything together until the salad is evenly coated.

Let it sit for 5–10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Serve chilled, or snack straight from the bowl. Enjoy!