Refreshing Cucumber and Carrot Salad with Yogurt Dressing

1.Prepare the vegetables: Peel and thinly slice the cucumber, peel and julienne the carrots, and thinly slice the red onion. Place all the sliced vegetables in a large mixing bowl.

2.In a separate small bowl, whisk together the plain yogurt, fresh lemon juice, honey, salt, black pepper, and olive oil until smooth and well combined to create the tangy yogurt dressing.

3.Pour the yogurt dressing over the prepared vegetables in the large bowl.

4.Gently toss the salad to ensure all the vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.

5.Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice according to preference.

6.Sprinkle the chopped fresh cilantro over the salad for a fresh herbal note, if using.

7.Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to chill before serving.

8.Serve the salad chilled as a light, healthy snack or side dish.