Mediterranean Diet Refreshing Apple Cucumber Salad

Brighten up your table with this Mediterranean Diet Refreshing Apple Cucumber Salad—a crisp and flavorful medley perfect for a healthy side dish or light meal. Featuring crunchy Granny Smith apple and refreshing English cucumber, this simple salad is accented with aromatic fresh parsley and mint for a herby twist. Thinly sliced red onion brings a subtle sharpness, while tangy lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil create a zesty vinaigrette that ties the ingredients together. Topped with creamy, crumbly feta cheese, this salad offers a harmonious balance of textures and flavors in every bite. Ready in just 15 minutes and packed with wholesome, nutrient-rich ingredients, it’s a must-try for anyone embracing the Mediterranean diet or looking for a refreshing twist on classic salads. Perfect for summer meals or a quick, vibrant snack, this dish is as versatile as it is delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 medium Granny Smith apple
• 1 large English cucumber
• 0.25 cup, thinly sliced Red onion
• 0.5 cup, chopped Fresh parsley
• 0.25 cup, chopped Fresh mint leaves
• 1 medium, juiced Lemon
• 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 cup, crumbled Feta cheese

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the Granny Smith apple and English cucumber.

Step 2

Core the apple and cut it into thin slices or cubes, as per your preference.

Step 3

Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise, scoop out the seeds with a spoon, and slice it into thin half-moons.

Step 4

In a large salad bowl, combine the apple slices, cucumber slices, and thinly sliced red onion.

Step 5

Add the chopped parsley and mint leaves to the bowl with the fruits and vegetables.

Step 6

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 7

Drizzle the lemon vinaigrette over the salad ingredients in the salad bowl.

Step 8

Gently toss all the ingredients together until well combined and evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 9

Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the top of the salad.

Step 10

Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish or light meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(743.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	563.0

Total Fat 37.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 33.4mg	0%
Sodium 1642.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 57.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.3g	0%
Total Sugars 30.6g
Protein 13.0g	0%

Vitamin D 6IU	0%
Calcium 500.1mg	0%
Iron 8.9mg	0%
Potassium 1447.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.5%

Protein: 8.4%

Carbs: 37.1%