Description
A refreshing salad combining cucumbers and apples for a crunchy and sweet nutrient-dense meal option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium cucumbers
- 2 medium apples (e.g., Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1/4 cup red onion
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Wash cucumbers and apples. Slice cucumbers and core and slice apples.
- Slice the Onion: Peel and thinly slice the red onion.
- Chop the Mint: Finely chop fresh mint leaves.
- Mix the Salad: In a bowl, combine cucumbers, apples, onion, and mint.
- Dress the Salad: Whisk lime juice and honey, pour over the salad, and toss to combine.
- Season to Taste: Add salt and pepper, toss again and adjust as needed.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy the salad fresh for the best flavor.
Notes
For a vegan version, substitute honey with maple syrup. Store leftovers in an airtight container and consume within two days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
