Description
This refreshing Cucumber Apple Salad combines crisp cucumber and sweet red apples with a tangy honey and apple cider vinegar dressing. Perfect for a light snack or side dish, this quick and easy salad takes just 10 minutes to prepare and serves two, offering a healthy and flavorful burst of freshness.
Ingredients
Scale
Produce
- 1 medium English cucumber (about 2 ½ cups), chopped
- 2 red apples, cored and chopped
Dressing
- 1 Tablespoon honey
- ½ Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Produce: Chop the apples and cucumber into small bite-sized pieces. You may peel the cucumber if preferred, or leave the skin on for extra texture and nutrients. Transfer the prepared produce into a mixing bowl.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, and honey until the ingredients are well combined and the dressing is smooth.
- Toss the Salad: Pour the dressing over the chopped apples and cucumber. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Gently stir everything together until the salad is evenly coated with the dressing.
- Serve or Chill: Serve the salad immediately for a crisp texture, or refrigerate for up to 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and deepen before enjoying.
Notes
- For more crunch, leave the skins on apples and cucumber if preferred.
- To add extra flavor, sprinkle chopped fresh herbs like mint or parsley before serving.
- The salad is best consumed within a few hours as the apples may brown over time; adding a bit more lemon juice can help slow oxidation.
- You can substitute honey with maple syrup for a vegan option.
- Adjust salt and pepper to your personal taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Cucumber apple salad, healthy salad, quick salad recipe, no-cook salad, refreshing side dish
