Spiced Carrot and Cucumber Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-24 · Updated 2026-06-24

A refreshing salad of thinly sliced carrots and cucumbers tossed in a zesty cilantro lime dressing with warm cumin and chili notes. This Mediterranean-inspired Whole30 recipe (vegan), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs carrots, cucumber, fresh cilantro for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 90 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 large, peeled and julienned carrots
• 1 large, peeled and julienned cucumber
• 1 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
• 3 tbsp, freshly squeezed lime juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 clove minced garlic

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 4 large peeled and julienned carrots, 1 large peeled and julienned cucumber, and 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/4 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp sea salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 minced garlic clove until well combined and emulsified.
3. Step 3: Pour the dressing over the carrot and cucumber mixture and toss thoroughly to coat. Let the salad rest for 10 minutes at room temperature to allow flavors to meld before serving.