Description
Cucumber Apple Salad Delight is a refreshing and vibrant dish that combines the crispness of cucumbers with the sweetness of apples and aromatic mint, all tossed in a zesty lemon dressing. Perfect for summer picnics or light lunches, this salad offers a delightful crunch in every bite. Quick to prepare and visually appealing, it’s sure to impress at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cucumbers, sliced
- 2 cups Granny Smith apples, chopped
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Wash cucumbers and apples thoroughly. Slice cucumbers into rounds or half-moons. Chop apples into bite-sized pieces and toss with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Thinly slice the red onion. Soak in cold water for 5 minutes if too pungent, then drain.
- Roughly chop fresh mint leaves.
- In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, apples, red onion, and mint. Drizzle with olive oil and remaining lemon juice. Toss gently until coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt or additional lemon juice if needed.
- Serve chilled, garnished with extra mint leaves or nuts if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg