Refreshing Apple Cucumber Salad
Brighten up your table with this *Refreshing Apple Cucumber Salad*, a crisp and vibrant dish perfect for any occasion! Combining the natural sweetness of juicy apples with the cool crunch of cucumbers, this salad is elevated by the zesty tang of lime juice, the herbal freshness of cilantro and mint, and the mellow warmth of honey. Thinly sliced red onions add a subtle bite, while a light drizzle of olive oil ties everything together seamlessly. Ready in just 20 minutes and requiring no cooking, this quick and healthy recipe is a summer favorite, ideal for picnics, potlucks, or as a refreshing side dish. Packed with fresh ingredients and simple flavors, it’s sure to become a new staple of your salad repertoire!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium apples
- 1 medium cucumbers
- 0.5 red onion
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 0.25 cup fresh mint leaves
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Start by rinsing the apples and cucumber under cold water. Pat them dry with a clean towel before cutting.
Core the apples and cut them into thin slices. You may peel the apples if you prefer, but leaving the peel on adds extra fiber and color to the salad.
Slice the cucumber lengthwise, remove the seeds with a spoon if desired, and then cut into thin half-moon slices. Place the apple and cucumber slices into a large mixing bowl.
Thinly slice half of the red onion. Rinse it under cold water to remove any sharp bitterness, then add the slices to the mixing bowl with the apples and cucumber.
Finely chop the fresh cilantro and mint leaves, and add them to the mixing bowl, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the salad.
In a separate small bowl, prepare the dressing by combining lime juice, olive oil, and honey. Whisk these ingredients together briskly until well mixed.
Season the dressing with salt and black pepper, then drizzle it over the salad ingredients in the mixing bowl.
Toss the salad gently to ensure all the ingredients are coated with the dressing. Be careful not to mash the apples or cucumbers.
Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or lime juice if desired.
Serve immediately as a crisp and vibrant salad or else chill briefly in the refrigerator to let the flavors meld before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
594 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.3 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1216 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 86.9 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.5 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 55.0 g | ||
| Protein | 7.5 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 319 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 1596 mg | 34% | |
*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.
