Description
A refreshing and crunchy cucumber and apple salad featuring thinly sliced English cucumbers, crisp apples, and a tangy dressing made with apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, and honey. This vibrant and healthy salad is perfect as a light side dish or paired with grilled proteins for a wholesome meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups thinly sliced English cucumber
- 2 crisp apples (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), thinly sliced or julienned
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint (optional)
Dressing
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the thinly sliced cucumber, apples, red onion, fresh dill, and mint if using. Make sure all ingredients are uniformly sliced for the best texture.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper until the mixture is well emulsified and smooth.
- Toss the Salad: Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to coat everything evenly, ensuring the flavors are well distributed.
- Let It Rest: Allow the salad to sit for 10–15 minutes at room temperature or chilled. This resting period helps the flavors meld together beautifully.
- Serve: Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature as a refreshing side dish or with grilled chicken or fish for a light meal.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add a handful of chopped toasted walnuts or sunflower seeds just before serving.
- This salad pairs well with grilled chicken or fish for a light, refreshing meal.
- Use a mandoline slicer to achieve uniform slicing of cucumbers and apples for the best texture.
