Description
A refreshing and crisp cucumber apple salad featuring sweet and tangy flavors balanced by a zesty homemade dressing. Perfect as a light snack or a healthy side dish, this salad combines crunchy cucumbers and sweet apples with a bright dressing made from apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, and honey.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups cucumber (preferably English cucumbers), chopped
- 2 medium red apples (honeycrisp or ambrosia recommended), chopped
Dressing Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar (can substitute with balsamic or rice vinegar)
- 2 tablespoons honey (or agave nectar for vegan option)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Salad Preparation: Chop the cucumbers and apples into bite-sized pieces, keeping the skin on for additional texture and color vibrancy.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together apple cider vinegar, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and honey until the mixture is well blended and slightly emulsified.
- Combine Salad and Dressing: Pour the dressing over the chopped cucumbers and apples, then sprinkle with salt and black pepper to your preference. Gently toss everything together to ensure an even coating of the dressing on all pieces.
- Serve or Chill: Serve the salad immediately for a fresh crunch, or refrigerate for up to 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and become more pronounced.
Notes
- Leaving the skin on cucumbers and apples adds extra fiber and nutrients as well as enhances the salad’s color.
- For a vegan option, substitute honey with agave nectar or maple syrup.
- This salad is best consumed fresh or within a few hours for optimum crispness.
- You can add chopped fresh herbs like mint or dill for extra flavor if desired.
- If you prefer less acidity, reduce the apple cider vinegar amount and balance with a little more honey.
