Cucumber and carrot with a fresh, crunchy taste are the favorite dishes of many people. Let’s head to the kitchen with TasteVN to transform cucumbers and carrots into 3 delicious mixed salads that are attractive and easy to make to treat your family!
1. Crunchy cucumber and carrot salad
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Preparation time
30 minutes
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Difficulty level
Easy
Ingredients for Crunchy cucumber and carrot salad Serves 3
Cucumber 5 pieces Carrot A little ( 1 small piece) Garlic 10 gr Chili 2 pieces Thai basil A little Roasted sesame A little Lime juice 1 tablespoon Seasoning 10 gr (seasoning/d sugar/salt/fish sauce…)
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How to make Crunchy cucumber and carrot salad
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Prepare the carrot
Peel the carrot and use a knife to shred it into long, thin strips.
Add 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of sugar to the carrot, mix well for the carrot to absorb the seasoning.
Marinate the carrot for about 3 minutes, then rinse with water, and soak the carrot in a bowl of ice water to make it crunchier.
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Prepare other ingredients
Cut the cucumber in half, use a spoon to scrape out the seeds. Use a knife to slice the cucumber into pieces about 1cm thick.
Then soak the sliced cucumber in a bowl of ice water for about 20 minutes to make it crispy and delicious.
Remove any bad leaves from the mint, wash it clean, and then cut it into small pieces with a knife.
Peel the garlic, wash it clean, and chop it finely. Remove the stems from the chili, wash it clean, remove the seeds, and chop it finely.
Note
- The seeds of the cucumber will make the salad mixture not crispy, so you should discard them.
- Do not cut the cucumber too small as it will lose its crispiness.
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Mixing the dressing
Place a pot on the stove, add 2 tablespoons of sugar, 2 tablespoons of vegetarian fish sauce, and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Stir until the mixture boils and the sugar dissolves, then turn off the heat.
Pour the fish sauce mixture into a bowl, then add the minced garlic and chili and mix well.
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Mixing the salad
After soaking, take the cucumber and carrot out and place them on a plate, adding the herbs on top. Pour the mixed dressing evenly over the plate and sprinkle some toasted sesame seeds to finish.
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Final product
The cucumber and carrot salad with a rich dressing, tangy and sweet, combined with the crispy and fresh cucumber and carrot is extremely appealing!
2. Cucumber and shredded carrot salad
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Preparation time
30 minutes
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Difficulty level
Easy
Ingredients for Cucumber and shredded carrot salad Serves 4 people
Cucumber 5 pieces Carrot 1 piece Minced garlic 10 gr Minced chili 10 gr Roasted crushed peanuts 20 gr Lemon juice 2 tablespoons Sugar 1.5 tablespoons Salt 2 teaspoons Fish sauce 1 teaspoon Herbs 20 gr (mint/cilantro/…)
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How to make Cucumber and shredded carrot salad
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Prepare the ingredients
Soak the cucumber in diluted salt water for 15 minutes, then remove and rinse with clean water. Use a knife to cut off both ends of the cucumber and then use a grater to shred it into long thin strips.
Peel the carrot with a knife, wash it clean, and then use a grater to shred it into long thin strips.
Note: Only grate the outer skin of the cucumber, do not grate the inner seeds as it will make the salad watery and not crispy and delicious.
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Mixing salad
Put the sliced cucumber and carrot into the same bowl. Add the minced garlic and chili.
Then add 1.5 tablespoons of sugar, 2 teaspoons of salt, 1 teaspoon of vegetarian fish sauce, and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice.
Use your hands with plastic gloves to mix thoroughly so that the cucumber and carrot absorb the seasoning.
After mixing well, continue to add the finely chopped herbs, mix again, then serve on a plate, sprinkling roasted peanuts on top to finish.
Note: If you don’t buy ready-made roasted peanuts, you can purchase them and roast and crush them yourself to ensure hygiene!
See more: How to roast peanuts in the microwave, crispy and fragrant
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Final Product
Cucumber and carrot salad with a very simple and quick preparation method, crunchy cucumber and carrot, infused with extremely appealing flavors.
You can enjoy it with a bowl of sweet and sour garlic chili fish sauce along with some shrimp chips for a delightful taste!
3. Sweet and Sour Cucumber and Carrot Salad
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Preparation
30 minutes
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Difficulty Level
Easy
Ingredients for Sweet and Sour Cucumber and Carrot Salad Serves 5 people
Cucumber 1 kg Carrot 200 gr Chili 1 piece Ginger a little Vegetarian fish sauce 2 tablespoons Soy sauce 4 tablespoons Sugar 8 tablespoons White vinegar 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar 2 tablespoons Chili sauce 2 tablespoons
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How to make Sweet and Sour Cucumber and Carrot Salad
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Prepare the ingredients
Cucumbers are washed clean, then drained, and cut into 4 lengthwise. Then remove the seeds from the cucumber.
Cut the 4 cucumber pieces in half crosswise, then continue to cut into strips about 0.3cm long.
Peel the carrots, wash clean, and cut into pieces like the cucumbers.
Peel the ginger, wash clean, and cut into julienne. Wash the chili, remove the seeds, and cut into julienne.
Put the cucumber and carrot in a bowl, add 1 tablespoon of salt, and toss well so that the cucumber and carrot absorb the salt evenly.
Let it sit for 1 hour for the cucumber and carrot to release water, then drain in a colander and rinse under cold running water, continuing to squeeze the cucumber and carrot with a towel until they are really dry, then transfer to a clean bowl.
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Make the salad dressing
Mix the salad dressing in the ratio: 2 tablespoons of fish sauce, 4 tablespoons of soy sauce, 8 tablespoons of sugar, 1 tablespoon of white vinegar, 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons of chili sauce.
Use a spoon to mix well until the mixture is well combined.
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Mixing the salad
Add the finely chopped chili and ginger into the bowl of cucumber and carrot, then pour the salad dressing over it. Use chopsticks to stir evenly so that the cucumber and carrot absorb the seasoning.
Serve the cucumber salad on a plate to complete.
Note: You can store this cucumber salad in the refrigerator for about 6 hours to turn it into a pickled dish, which will also be very delicious!
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Final product
The sweet and sour cucumber salad is rich in flavor, with crunchy cucumber and carrot, salty combined with the sweet and sour dressing, which is incredibly appealing.
How to choose fresh and delicious cucumbers, without bitterness
- Choose cucumbers that are bright green, fairly uniform in color, without any dark spots or yellowing, as these are signs that the cucumber has been stored for too long and is starting to spoil.
- Choose straight cucumbers, not bent or slightly curved. Cucumbers that are long and evenly sized are the type that have a crunchy texture, which is tastier than short, round cucumbers.
- Opt for those that feel heavy, soft, have a smooth skin, free of bumps, and prefer smaller ones as they tend to be sweeter than larger cucumbers.
- Avoid buying cucumbers that are swollen, thick in the middle or with a large head and a small tail (and vice versa) as these are older cucumbers, with many seeds, tough, and not tasty.
- If you accidentally buy a bitter cucumber, you can peel it to remove the bitterness.
How to choose fresh and delicious carrots
- Choose those that are slender, of moderate size, still have their leaves attached, and feel firm rather than too soft. Avoid whole carrots that are bruised, have cracks, or are missing a piece.
- Select carrots with intact, smooth skin, without roughness or black spots.
- Choose carrots that are uniformly orange in color; avoid those that are overly dark, as this may indicate they have been pesticide-treated.
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Tips for mixing crispy cucumber and carrot salad, without releasing water
- Cucumbers should have their seeds removed to prevent releasing water when mixed.
- After cutting, cucumbers and carrots should be soaked in diluted salt water, then soaked in ice water for 30 minutes to make them crispier.
- When preparing the dressing, it should be simmered slightly to thicken, which will help the salad not to release too much water when mixed!
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Above are 3 ways to make cucumber salad – crispy cucumber salad delicious and appealing. Let’s make this dish to treat your family, wishing you success!
*Reference images and recipes from YouTube channels: What to Eat Here, Thuan Ngo and Miraculous Sound