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Apple Cucumber Salad

Apple Cucumber Salad: A Refreshing Twist on Healthy Eating

A crisp, hydrating salad made with apples, cucumber, and red onion tossed in a lemon-honey dressing. Perfect for light meals or summer sides.

  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium apples, cored and thinly sliced
  • 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon chopped mint or parsley (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or almonds (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the apples, cucumber, and red onion.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
  4. Sprinkle with herbs and nuts if using.
  5. Chill for 10–15 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Use crisp apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith for best texture.
  • Toss apple slices in lemon juice to prevent browning.
  • Can be made vegan by using agave instead of honey.
  • Add grilled protein to make it a main dish.
  • Author: Jennifer
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegan

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 90mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: apple cucumber salad, healthy salad, summer salad, easy fruit veggie salad