Heart-Healthy Refreshing Apple Cucumber Salad
Looking for a light, flavorful dish that's both delicious and heart-healthy? This Refreshing Apple Cucumber Salad combines crisp Granny Smith apples, cool cucumbers, and the sharp bite of red onion, all tied together with a zesty lime and olive oil dressing. Fresh mint leaves add a burst of aromatic freshness, making it the perfect salad for summer or as a rejuvenating side dish year-round. Ready in just 15 minutes and packed with nutrients, this salad is ideal for health-conscious individuals craving a fresh take on healthy eating. Serve it chilled for a truly invigorating experience, and don't forget to garnish with extra mint for an eye-catching finish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium Granny Smith apples
- 1 large Cucumber
- 0.25 medium Red onion
- 0.25 cup Fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and core the Granny Smith apples, then slice them thinly. If desired, you may also peel them.
Peel and slice the cucumber into thin rounds. If the seeds are large, consider scraping them out before slicing.
Thinly slice the red onion into quarter moons.
In a large salad bowl, combine the sliced apples, cucumbers, and red onion.
Chop the fresh mint leaves finely and add them to the salad bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad, and toss everything gently to combine and coat the ingredients evenly.
Let the salad sit for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.
Serve the salad cold for the best refreshing experience and garnish with additional mint leaves if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
435 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.9 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 610 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 80.2 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.5 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 48.1 g | ||
| Protein | 7.4 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 290 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 1457 mg | 31% | |
*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.
