Balsamic Cucumber and Carrot Ribbon Salad

Name: Balsamic Cucumber and Carrot Ribbon Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 4 tablespoons finely chopped shallots; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons honey; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 large cucumber; 3 large carrots; 1 pint multicolored grape tomatoes, halved; 2 cups watercress, cut into 2-inch pieces; Suggested Garnishes: pomegranate arils

Author:: Jamie Geller
Publish date:: Jan 22, 2013

Pretty, pretty, pretty. And it doesn’t take much. If you own a vegetable peeler you’re in business.

15minDuration
15minPrep Time
6Servings

Ingredients

4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons honey
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 large cucumber
3 large carrots
1 pint multicolored grape tomatoes, halved
2 cups watercress, cut into 2-inch pieces
Suggested Garnishes: pomegranate arils

Preparation

1. In a small bowl, combine vinegar, oil, shallots, mayonnaise, honey, salt and pepper and whisk well until dressing comes together. Set aside.

2. Using a vegetable peeler, peel cucumber and carrots into long ribbons. Transfer to a large bowl and add tomatoes and watercress. Add dressing and toss lightly to coat well. Serve immediately or refrigerate undressed for up to 1 hour.

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