Cucumber and Shaved Carrot Salad is an easy and refreshing side that complements most main dishes.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 2 medium carrots, peeled
• 1 1/2 cups shaved English cucumber
• 2 tablespoons thinly sliced shallot

Preparation

1. Combine olive oil, vinegar, sugar, salt, and crushed red pepper in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk until sugar dissolves.
2. Shave carrots into thin strips using a vegetable peeler.
3. Combine carrot, cucumber, and shallot. Add carrot and cucumber mixture to rice vinegar mixture; toss to coat. Serve immediately.