Dairy-Free Refreshing Apple Cucumber Salad
Brighten up your mealtime with this Dairy-Free Refreshing Apple Cucumber Salad, a perfect blend of crisp, hydrating produce and zesty, flavorful dressing. This wholesome salad combines the crunch of green apples and English cucumber with the sharpness of red onion and the aromatic freshness of mint leaves, all harmonized by a tangy homemade lemon vinaigrette sweetened with honey or maple syrup for a vegan twist. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this vibrant dish is ideal as a light lunch, a crowd-pleasing side for summer BBQs, or a refreshing addition to any meal. Packed with fresh ingredients, gluten-free, and dairy-free, it’s a guilt-free indulgence that offers a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and citrusy notes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium Green apple
- 1 large English cucumber
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 10 leaves Fresh mint leaves
- 1 large Lemon
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Honey (or maple syrup for vegan)
Instructions
Wash the green apples and the cucumber thoroughly. Pat them dry with a kitchen towel.
Core the apples and slice them into thin, bite-sized pieces or matchsticks, leaving the skin on for added crunch and nutrients.
Slice the cucumber into thin rounds. If preferred, you can first cut the cucumber in half lengthwise to create half-moon shapes.
Peel the red onion and cut it into thin slices. If desired, soak the slices in cold water for 5 minutes to reduce the intensity of the flavor, then drain well.
Stack the mint leaves, roll them up, and slice them thinly to chiffonade.
In a small bowl, whisk together the juice of one lemon, extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, black pepper, and honey (or maple syrup if keeping the salad vegan). This creates the vinaigrette.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced apples, cucumbers, red onion, and mint.
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad mixture. Toss gently until all the ingredients are evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding a pinch more salt or a drizzle more honey/maple syrup depending on your preference.
Transfer the salad to a serving bowl and enjoy immediately, or chill it in the fridge for 10-15 minutes for a cooler, more refreshing taste.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
550 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.0 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.1 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1196 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 80.6 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.6 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 53.5 g | ||
| Protein | 4.8 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 122 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 1076 mg | 23% | |
*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.
