Description
Cucumber Apple Salad is a delightful, refreshing dish that combines the crispness of cucumbers with the sweet-tart flavor of apples, making it an ideal addition to any meal. This vibrant salad features a simple lemon-olive oil dressing that enhances the natural flavors without overwhelming them. Perfect for busy days, this quick and easy recipe can be prepared in just 10 minutes, allowing you to enjoy a nutritious and satisfying side dish or light main course. Customize it with your favorite herbs or nuts to add your personal touch!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium cucumbers, sliced
- 1 crisp apple, sliced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional fresh herbs (e.g., dill, mint, parsley)
Instructions
- Wash cucumbers and apples thoroughly. Slice cucumbers into thin rounds and core the apple before slicing into thin wedges or rounds.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Add the sliced cucumbers and apples to the bowl with the dressing and toss gently to coat.
- If using fresh herbs, chop them finely and sprinkle over the salad before serving.
- Serve immediately for maximum freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg