Paleo Refreshing Apple Cucumber Salad
Bright, crisp, and bursting with flavor, this Paleo Refreshing Apple Cucumber Salad is the perfect addition to your healthy meal repertoire. Featuring thinly sliced Granny Smith apples for a subtle tartness and crunchy English cucumbers for a hydrating bite, this salad is as refreshing as it is nutritious. A zesty lemon dressing, paired with fresh mint leaves and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, adds an aromatic and invigorating twist, while sea salt and black pepper provide the perfect finishing touch. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this paleo-friendly salad is ideal for a quick snack, light lunch, or a vibrant side dish at your next gathering. Serve immediately for maximum freshness and delight your taste buds with every crisp bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 whole Granny Smith apple
- 1 whole English cucumber
- 1 whole Lemon
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup Fresh mint leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon Sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Begin by thoroughly washing the Granny Smith apple and English cucumber under cold running water.
Using a sharp knife, core the apple and cut it into thin slices, leaving the peel on for extra texture and nutrients.
For the cucumber, slice it into half-moon shapes by cutting it lengthwise in half, then slicing each half into thin pieces.
Juice the lemon into a small bowl and remove any seeds. You should have about 2 tablespoons of lemon juice.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced apple and cucumber.
Drizzle the lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil over the apple and cucumber slices.
Chop the fresh mint leaves finely and add them to the bowl.
Sprinkle sea salt and black pepper over the salad mixture.
Gently toss the salad to ensure all the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately for a cool, crisp, and energizing salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
436 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.1 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.1 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 597 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.5 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.8 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.6 g | ||
| Protein | 6.3 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 264 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1117 mg | 24% | |
*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.
