Cucumber Apple Slaw
Bright, crisp, and refreshingly tangy, this Cucumber Apple Slaw is a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making it an irresistible side dish for any occasion. Featuring thinly sliced English cucumber, tart Granny Smith apples, and crunchy carrots, this slaw is elevated with a pop of color from red onions and fresh parsley. The zesty, homemade dressing, made with lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of honey, ties everything together with a light and vibrant finish. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this healthy, low-calorie dish is great for picnics, barbecues, or as an everyday salad alternative. Whether served fresh or chilled, this slaw is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large English cucumber
- 2 medium Granny Smith apple
- 1 large Carrot
- 0.25 small Red onion
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley
- 3 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Ground black pepper
Instructions
Wash the English cucumber, apples, and carrot thoroughly.
Peel the carrot and core the apples. Optionally, peel the cucumber if desired.
Using a mandoline slicer or a sharp knife, thinly slice the cucumber into half-moon shapes.
Julienne the apples and carrot into thin matchstick-sized pieces.
Finely slice the red onion into very thin strips.
Roughly chop the fresh parsley and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cucumber, apples, carrot, red onion, and parsley.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, honey, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the cucumber-apple mixture and gently toss to coat evenly.
Let the slaw sit for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
114 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.6 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 261 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.2 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.9 g | ||
| Protein | 1.1 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 25 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 344 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
