Description
Enjoy a vibrant and refreshing Crunchy Cucumber Apple Salad, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium cucumbers (English or pickling for the best crunch)
- 2 medium apples (Granny Smith for tartness, or Fuji for sweetness)
- 1 cup celery (Optional, can substitute with bell peppers)
- 1/2 cup walnuts (Chopped for texture)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (Chopped, other herbs can be used)
- 1 cup yogurt (Plant-based yogurt for vegan option)
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (Optional for extra richness)
- 1 tablespoon honey (Or maple syrup to sweeten to taste)
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (Or lemon juice for acidity)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (For a zesty kick)
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
Instructions
- Wash and slice cucumbers and apples thoroughly. Aim for uniform slices for a beautiful presentation.
- In a large bowl, mix together the sliced cucumbers, apples, celery, and chopped walnuts.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together yogurt, mayonnaise, honey or maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, and Dijon mustard until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss everything together.
- Top the salad with freshly chopped parsley and refrigerate for at least 15-20 minutes.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
Keywords: Crunchy Cucumber Apple Salad