Ingredients
– 2 cups cucumbers, thinly sliced
– 1 cup apples, diced (preferably a sweet variety like Fuji or Honeycrisp)
– 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
– 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
– 1/4 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped (optional)
– 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
Instructions
Creating the Cucumber Apple Salad with Fresh Dressing is easy when you follow these straightforward steps:
1. Prepare the Ingredients: Wash and slice the cucumbers and apples. Dice the apples to ensure they mix well with other ingredients.
2. Slice the Onion: Thinly slice the red onion and set it aside. This adds a mild spiciness to the salad.
3. Chop the Parsley: Finely chop the fresh parsley, adding a burst of color and flavor.
4. Combine the Salad Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, diced apples, red onion, parsley, and nuts if using.
5. Make the Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
6. Dress the Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are coated evenly.
7. Chill (Optional): For enhanced flavors, let the salad chill in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes before serving.
8. Serve: Transfer the salad to a serving platter and sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese, if desired.
These simple steps will guide you in preparing this incredible salad effortlessly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Fat: 8g
- Protein: 2g