Description
A refreshing and light Apple Cucumber Salad that combines crisp apples and cool cucumbers with a tangy lemon dressing, sweetened with honey or maple syrup. Perfect as a quick side dish or a healthy snack ready in just 10 minutes.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 2 medium apples, thinly sliced
- 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped (optional)
Dressing Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the produce: Thinly slice 2 medium apples and 1 large cucumber and place them in a large bowl to start your fresh base.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper until fully combined and smooth.
- Toss with dressing: Pour the dressing over the sliced apples and cucumbers, tossing gently but thoroughly to coat every piece with the tangy, sweet dressing.
- Add herbs: If you like, sprinkle 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley over the salad for added freshness and color.
- Serve or chill: Serve the salad immediately for crispness, or refrigerate for up to 1 hour to let flavors meld and develop a slightly softer texture.
Notes
- Choose crisp, firm apples like Granny Smith or Fuji for the best texture contrast with cucumbers.
- Use organic produce when possible to enjoy the salad at its healthiest and freshest.
- This salad is best served fresh or within a few hours of preparation to avoid sogginess.
- The dressing can be adjusted to taste—more lemon juice for tartness or more honey for sweetness.
- Adding fresh herbs like mint or basil can also complement the flavors beautifully.
- For a vegan option, use maple syrup instead of honey.
