Mediterranean Diet Refreshing Apple Cucumber Salad
Bright, crisp, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this Refreshing Apple Cucumber Salad is the perfect addition to your healthy eating routine. Featuring crunchy Granny Smith apples, hydrating English cucumber, and a vibrant mix of fresh parsley and mint, this salad balances sweet, tangy, and herbal notes effortlessly. A light lemon vinaigrette made with extra virgin olive oil elevates the dish, while crumbled feta cheese adds a creamy, savory finish. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this simple yet elegant recipe is ideal as a refreshing side dish or a light, wholesome meal. Embrace the Mediterranean diet with this easy-to-make salad that’s packed with nutrients and flavor—perfect for summer gatherings or everyday indulgence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium Granny Smith apple
- 1 large English cucumber
- 0.25 cup, thinly sliced Red onion
- 0.5 cup, chopped Fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup, chopped Fresh mint leaves
- 1 medium, juiced Lemon
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 cup, crumbled Feta cheese
Instructions
Wash and dry the Granny Smith apple and English cucumber.
Core the apple and cut it into thin slices or cubes, as per your preference.
Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise, scoop out the seeds with a spoon, and slice it into thin half-moons.
In a large salad bowl, combine the apple slices, cucumber slices, and thinly sliced red onion.
Add the chopped parsley and mint leaves to the bowl with the fruits and vegetables.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Drizzle the lemon vinaigrette over the salad ingredients in the salad bowl.
Gently toss all the ingredients together until well combined and evenly coated with the dressing.
Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the top of the salad.
Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish or light meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
563 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.5 g | 48% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.1 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 33 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 1643 mg | 71% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.5 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.3 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.6 g | ||
| Protein | 13.0 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 500 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 8.9 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 1447 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.
