Chilean Cucumber and Carrot Salad

Jun 08, 2023June 8, 20230 12

Healthy and Flavorful Chilean Cucumber and Carrot Salad Recipe

by The Chefin Salad

Prep

10 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

10 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

2-4

Calories

Sugar

Fat

0.3g

The Chilean Cucumber and Carrot Salad is a simple and flavorful dish that can be enjoyed as a side or a light meal on a hot summer day. The combination of fresh cucumber, crunchy carrots, and lime juice dressing makes it a refreshing and healthy dish. This salad is easy to prepare and can be made in under 15 minutes. It's perfect for those who want to eat healthy without compromising on taste.

Instructions

1.	Wash, peel, and slice the cucumber and carrots.
2.	In a mixing bowl, mix lime juice, chili powder, salt, and red pepper (if using).
3.	Add the sliced cucumber and carrots to the mixing bowl and coat with the dressing.
4.	Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
5.	Serve chilled.

PROS

This salad is a refreshing and light option for a summer meal.

It is packed with vitamins and minerals from the vegetables and lime juice.

The chili powder gives the salad a spicy kick, which is great for those who love spicy food.

CONS

The salad may not be filling enough for a meal on its own.

The chili powder may be too spicy for those who are not fans of spicy food.

Some people may not enjoy the combination of cucumber and carrots in a salad.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The Chilean Cucumber and Carrot Salad is a healthy and nutritious dish. Cucumbers are low in calories and high in water, making them great for hydration. Carrots are a good source of vitamin A, which is important for healthy vision. Lime juice is a good source of vitamin C, which is important for immune function and skin health. Chili powder is known to have anti-inflammatory properties and can help boost metabolism.

	1 cucumber , sliced
	2 carrots , sliced
	1 fresh lime juice
	1 teaspoon chili powder , can use more if you like
	salt , to taste
	red pepper , to taste ( optional )