Heart-Healthy Refreshing Apple Cucumber Salad
Crisp, cooling, and bursting with flavor, this Heart-Healthy Refreshing Apple Cucumber Salad is a vibrant addition to any meal. Featuring tangy Granny Smith apples, hydrating cucumber slices, and a pop of zesty red onion, this salad is elevated with the fresh aroma of chopped mint and a light, citrusy lime dressing. Crafted in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, it’s a perfect quick-and-easy recipe for health-conscious eaters. Drizzle with heart-healthy olive oil and season with a hint of salt and pepper for a balanced dish that’s low in calories but big on taste. Serve chilled for a refreshing boost that’s ideal for summer lunches, as a side at barbecues, or paired with grilled dishes.
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Ingredients
- 2 medium Granny Smith apples
- 1 large Cucumber
- 0.25 medium Red onion
- 0.25 cup Fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash and core the Granny Smith apples, then slice them thinly. If desired, you may also peel them.
Step 2
Peel and slice the cucumber into thin rounds. If the seeds are large, consider scraping them out before slicing.
Step 3
Thinly slice the red onion into quarter moons.
Step 4
In a large salad bowl, combine the sliced apples, cucumbers, and red onion.
Step 5
Chop the fresh mint leaves finely and add them to the salad bowl.
Step 6
In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Step 7
Pour the dressing over the salad, and toss everything gently to combine and coat the ingredients evenly.
Step 8
Let the salad sit for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.
Step 9
Serve the salad cold for the best refreshing experience and garnish with additional mint leaves if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (905.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 434.7 |
| Total Fat 15.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 2.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 610.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 80.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 16.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 48.1g | |
| Protein 7.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 290.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1456.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories