Today is the first day of spring and what better way to welcome it than with an equally refreshing salad. I had this at a local Asian diner and loved every bite.
Ingredients
Carrot (julienned) - 1/2 cup
Cucumber (julienned) - 1/2 cup
Toasted sesame seeds - 1 tsp
Toasted sesame seeds - 1 tsp
Lemon juice to taste
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
Cilantro leaves for garnish
Thinly sliced grapes (optional) - 1 tbsp
Method
Toss all ingredients together and enjoy. Bon Appétit.
Note - 1) Julienning is a culinary term which means cutting vegetables into thin, long slices.
2) You can toast sesame seeds in a pan or place them in the microwave for a couple of minutes.
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2) You can toast sesame seeds in a pan or place them in the microwave for a couple of minutes.
This is a yummy & healthy salad...I will try definitely...Thanks a lot for linking with Midweek Fiesta..
ReplyDeleteThanks Amy. I am sure you will like it :-)
ReplyDeleteHealthy salad... Simple and flavorful
ReplyDeleteLovely salad, Looks like summer has arrived in your part.
ReplyDeleteLove Ash.
Thanks Vimitha and Ash :-)
ReplyDeleteWell...it definitely is nice and bright here :-)
Summer salad looks crunchy n bright!!Cook in any recipe with Cilantro/Cumin as one of the main ingredients & rush it in my EP Series-Herbs n Spices
ReplyDeleteErivum Puliyum
healthy and lovely salad :)
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Thanks Julie and Sobha :-)
ReplyDeletethis looks really delicious n very new also....loved it....
ReplyDeleteMaha
Thanks Maha, do try it.
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