Low Fat Refreshing Apple Cucumber Salad
Crisp, hydrating, and bursting with natural sweetness, this Low Fat Refreshing Apple Cucumber Salad is the perfect balance of flavors for a light and healthy dish. Featuring juicy Granny Smith apples, crunchy English cucumber, and fragrant fresh mint, this salad is elevated with a zesty lime-honey dressing that adds a tangy and subtly sweet finish. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this vibrant salad is low in fat, loaded with freshness, and makes an ideal side dish or appetizer. Whether served at a summer picnic or as a palate-cleansing accompaniment to your main course, this quick and easy recipe will leave you feeling refreshed while keeping things deliciously simple.
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Ingredients
- 2 medium Granny Smith apples
- 1 medium English cucumber
- 2 tablespoons Fresh mint leaves
- 1 large Lime
- 2 teaspoons Honey
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash the apples and cucumber thoroughly under running water to remove any dirt or impurities.
Step 2
Peel the cucumber, but you can leave the skin on if you prefer more crunch and extra fiber. Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise, remove any seeds with a spoon, and then slice it into thin half-moons. Place the slices into a large mixing bowl.
Step 3
Core the apples and slice them into thin matchsticks. To prevent browning, you can toss them with a little bit of lime juice. Add the apple matchsticks to the mixing bowl with the cucumber.
Step 4
Finely chop the fresh mint leaves and add them to the bowl with the apples and cucumber.
Step 5
In a separate small bowl, squeeze the juice from the large lime. Add honey to the lime juice and stir until the honey is completely dissolved.
Step 6
Season the lime-honey dressing with salt and black pepper, then drizzle it over the apples, cucumber, and mint in the mixing bowl.
Step 7
Gently toss all the ingredients together with salad tongs or a large spoon until the apples and cucumbers are evenly coated with the dressing.
Step 8
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or lime juice as per your preference.
Step 9
Serve the salad immediately for the best flavor and texture. This salad can be enjoyed as a refreshing side dish or a light appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (763.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 304.0 |
| Total Fat 0.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 602.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 82.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 13.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 54.4g | |
| Protein 3.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 108.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 945.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories