Sugar-Free Refreshing Apple Cucumber Salad
Elevate your salad game with this Sugar-Free Refreshing Apple Cucumber Salad, a light and zesty side dish that’s as nutritious as it is flavorful. This recipe combines crisp Granny Smith apples and refreshing cucumber slices with slivers of red onion and a generous sprinkle of freshly chopped mint leaves for a refreshing bite. Dressed in a tangy lime and olive oil vinaigrette, this salad skips the sugar while delivering bold, natural flavors perfect for any time of day. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, it’s an ideal choice for healthy picnics, summer barbecues, or a quick weekday lunch. Vegan, gluten-free, and bursting with hydrating crunch, this salad is sure to become a staple in your healthy recipe repertoire!
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Ingredients
- 2 whole Granny Smith apples
- 1 large Cucumber
- 0.5 whole Red onion
- 0.25 cup Fresh mint leaves
- 1 whole Lime
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Start by washing and drying all fresh produce.
Step 2
Core the Granny Smith apples and cut them into thin slices. If desired, you may leave the skin on for added texture.
Step 3
Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise and then into thin half-moon slices.
Step 4
Thinly slice the red onion into slivers and mix it into a large salad bowl with the apples and cucumbers.
Step 5
Finely chop the fresh mint leaves and add them to the salad mixture, tossing gently to combine.
Step 6
In a small bowl, squeeze the juice of one lime, removing any seeds.
Step 7
Whisk the lime juice together with olive oil, salt, and pepper until well emulsified.
Step 8
Pour the lime vinaigrette over the salad and toss until the ingredients are evenly coated.
Step 9
Allow the salad to sit for at least 5 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.
Step 10
Serve chilled or at room temperature and enjoy this sugar-free refreshing delight!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1000.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 590.3 |
| Total Fat 30.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 4.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1202.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 88.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 19.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 50.5g | |
| Protein 8.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 315.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1556.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories