Description
A refreshing and light salad featuring crisp cucumbers, sweet apples, and a tangy vinaigrette dressing, perfect for a summer meal or a healthy snack.
Ingredients
2 medium apples, thinly sliced
1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples and cucumbers.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, honey or maple syrup, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the apples and cucumbers, tossing to coat evenly.
- If desired, sprinkle with fresh cilantro or parsley before serving.
- Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- For added crunch, consider adding nuts like walnuts or almonds.
- Use maple syrup instead of honey to make this dish vegan.
- This salad pairs well with grilled chicken or fish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
