Crisp Cucumber, Carrot, and Celery Medley Recipe
This refreshing salad combines crisp cucumber, grated carrots, and tender celery for a delightful medley. Tossed in a zesty dressing, it's perfect as a side dish or light meal.
Ingredients
- 1 large cucumber diced
- 2 medium carrots finely grated
- 3 stalks celery sliced thinly
- 1 each bell pepper diced
- ¼ cup red onion minced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley roughly chopped
- ¼ cup sunflower seeds
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- to taste sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Rinse the cucumber, carrots, celery, and bell pepper under cool water.
- Dice the cucumber, grate the carrots, slice the celery, and chop the bell pepper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the diced cucumber, grated carrots, sliced celery, diced bell pepper, and minced red onion.
- Add the chopped parsley and sunflower seeds to the vegetable mixture.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey or maple syrup, lemon juice, sea salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to coat all ingredients.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Let the salad rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Allow the salad to rest before serving to enhance the flavors.