Vegan Refreshing Apple Cucumber Salad
Brighten your table with this Vegan Refreshing Apple Cucumber Salad, a vibrant medley of flavors and textures perfect for a light appetizer or side dish. Crisp green apples and cool cucumbers are paired with the fresh aroma of mint and tossed in a zesty lemon and olive oil dressing, creating a dish that’s both simple and absolutely irresistible. This 15-minute, no-cook recipe is packed with wholesome ingredients, making it a refreshing, hydrating, and healthy choice for lunch, picnics, or summer gatherings. It’s naturally vegan, gluten-free, and bursting with clean flavors that highlight the beauty of fresh, seasonal produce. Serve it chilled for the perfect balance of sweetness, tang, and crunch!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium Green apple
- 1 large Cucumber
- 10 leaves Fresh mint leaves
- 1 large Lemon
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the green apples and cucumber thoroughly.
Core the apples and cut them into thin slices, leaving the skin on for added texture and nutrients.
Peel the cucumber, if preferred, and slice it into thin rounds.
Stack the mint leaves, roll them up tightly, and slice them thinly into ribbons using the chiffonade cutting technique.
Squeeze the juice from the lemon into a small bowl, ensuring there are no seeds.
In a mixing bowl, combine the lemon juice with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Whisk together until homogenized to form the dressing.
Add the sliced apples, cucumber, and mint to a large salad bowl.
Pour the lemon dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to mix well and coat the apples and cucumber evenly.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if necessary.
Serve immediately as a nutritious and crisp appetizer or side dish, or store covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
125 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.0 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.0 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 125 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.7 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.9 g | ||
| Protein | 1.2 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 30 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 281 mg | 6% | |
*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.
