BBQ & Grill

CarrotCucumber Salad

Carrot salads are refreshing, and this one—with cucumber, red onion and a zesty cilantro-chile vinaigrette—is sure to become a new favorite. It’s excellent served with grilled fish.

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon chipotle chile powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1 medium cucumber, sliced into ¼-inch half-moons
  • 2 medium carrots, cut into matchsticks (1 cup)
  • ½ small red onion, thinly sliced (½ cup)

Directions

  1. Whisk ¼ cup vinegar, 2 tablespoons cilantro, 1 tablespoon oil, ¼ teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoon chipotle powder and ⅛ teaspoon pepper together in a large bowl. Stir in sliced cucumber, matchstick carrots and sliced red onion. Toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (and up to 4 hours) before serving.