If you’re looking for a refreshing salad, this Cucumber Pomegranate Carrot Salad is a great option. This recipe is quick and easy to make and is perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
Cucumber Pomegranate Carrot Salad
This salad comes together in under 15 minutes with only a few basic ingredients. It definitely hits the spot with its simplicity and fresh blend of flavors like avocado cucumber salad.
If you are like me and want a quick and delicious salad that complements your main meal, this salad is for you.
Here is a step-by-step guide to make a refreshing cucumber, pomegranate, and carrot salad:
Ingredients
Here are the only 7 ingredients you will need to make this delicious salad:
Cucumber and carrot: The base of this salad comes from crisp cucumbers and carrots, which provide a delicious crunch. Opt for fresh cucumbers and baby carrots rather than frozen or canned for the best texture and flavor.
Pomegranate seeds: Fresh pomegranate seeds add a sweet and tart flavor to the salad. You can buy a whole pomegranate and deseed it yourself or use store-bought pomegranate arils.
Extra virgin olive oil is needed for this recipe.
Lemon: Fresh lemon juice.
Seasoning: Black pepper and salt to taste.
Instructions
- Start by washing the cucumber, carrot, and pomegranate and cutting them into slices.
- Next, you’ll need to deseed the pomegranate.
- Cut the pomegranate in half and gently remove the seeds using a spoon or your hand.
- Add chopped cucumbers, carrots, and pomegranate seeds to the bowl.
- Add olive oil, lime juice, salt, and black pepper over the salad and combine everything together. And your salad is ready to be served.
Serving Suggestions
Here are some pairing suggestions to try:
Meat dishes
Cucumber pomegranate salad is a perfect match for meat dishes. Serve it alongside grilled lamb or chicken kebabs or hummus and pita bread.
Vegetarian
Cucumber pomegranate salad is a great option for vegetarians and vegans.
Serve it alongside grilled vegetables, such as zucchini, eggplant, and bell peppers, or with a side of quinoa or couscous.
Side dish
This cucumber carrot pomegranate salad would be perfect for serving alongside rice, dal, and chicken curry, which are staples in South Asian cuisine.
The fresh vegetables in the salad provide balance and texture when paired with warm rice and lentil-based dal.
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Equipment
- Chopping board
- Bowl
- Knife
Ingredients
Main
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- 1 cup chopped carrot
- 1 cup pomegranate seeds
Seasonings
- ½ tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Start by washing cucumber, carrot, and pomegranate.1 cup chopped cucumber, 1 cup chopped carrot, 1 cup pomegranate seeds
- Cut them into slices.
- Cut the pomegranate in half and remove the seeds gently.
- Add chopped cucumbers, carrots, and pomegranate seeds to the bowl.
- Add olive oil, lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Combine everything together and serve it with your favorite main dish.½ tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, salt to taste, black pepper to taste
Nutrition
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𝙳𝚒𝚜𝚌𝚕𝚊𝚒𝚖𝚎𝚛: 𝚃𝚑𝚎 𝚛𝚎𝚌𝚒𝚙𝚎𝚜 𝙸 𝚜𝚑𝚊𝚛𝚎 𝚑𝚎𝚛𝚎 𝚊𝚛𝚎 𝚒𝚗𝚜𝚙𝚒𝚛𝚎𝚍 𝚋𝚢 𝙽𝚎𝚙𝚊𝚕𝚒 𝚌𝚞𝚒𝚜𝚒𝚗𝚎 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚑𝚘𝚠 𝙸 𝚕𝚘𝚟𝚎 𝚙𝚛𝚎𝚙𝚊𝚛𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚖 𝚊𝚝 𝚑𝚘𝚖𝚎. 𝚂𝚘𝚖𝚎 𝚖𝚊𝚢 𝚗𝚘𝚝 𝚋𝚎 𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚒𝚛𝚎𝚕𝚢 𝚊𝚞𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚒𝚌, 𝚋𝚞𝚝 𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚢 𝚛𝚎𝚏𝚕𝚎𝚌𝚝 𝚖𝚢 𝚙𝚎𝚛𝚜𝚘𝚗𝚊𝚕 𝚊𝚙𝚙𝚛𝚘𝚊𝚌𝚑 𝚝𝚘 𝚌𝚘𝚘𝚔𝚒𝚗𝚐. 𝙸 𝚑𝚘𝚙𝚎 𝚢𝚘𝚞’𝚕𝚕 𝚎𝚗𝚓𝚘𝚢 𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚖 𝚊𝚜 𝚖𝚞𝚌𝚑 𝚊𝚜 𝙸 𝚍𝚘!