Whole30 Refreshing Apple Cucumber Salad
Brighten your plate with this Whole30 Refreshing Apple Cucumber Salad, a perfect balance of crisp Granny Smith apples, juicy English cucumber, and a hint of zesty red onion. Enhanced with the vibrant aroma of fresh mint leaves and a tangy homemade dressing of lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil, this salad is an invigorating delight for any occasion. With just 15 minutes of prep and no cooking required, it’s a quick and hassle-free recipe that’s ideal for healthy meal preps, Whole30 plans, or summer gatherings. Serve it cool for a burst of refreshing flavors that perfectly complement barbecue feasts, light lunches, or as a standalone snack. Keywords: Whole30 salad recipe, apple cucumber salad, healthy side dish, summer salad ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large Granny Smith apple
- 1 medium English cucumber
- 0.25 cup Red onion
- 0.25 cup Fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Start by washing the Granny Smith apple and English cucumber under cold running water. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Cut the apple into quarters and remove the core. Slice the quarters into thin wedges. Place the sliced apples in a large mixing bowl.
Slice the cucumber lengthwise, then thinly slice each half into half-moons. Add the cucumber slices to the bowl with the apples.
Finely chop the red onion to fill a quarter cup. Add it to the mixing bowl.
Roughly chop the fresh mint leaves and add them to the salad mixture.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the mixing bowl. Gently toss everything together using a pair of salad tongs or two large spoons, ensuring the apple and cucumber slices are evenly coated with the dressing.
Let the salad sit for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
Serve the salad immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving for an even more refreshing experience.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
463 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.1 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.1 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1197 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56.5 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.8 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.8 g | ||
| Protein | 6.3 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 262 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 6.9 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 1170 mg | 25% | |
*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.
