Description
A refreshing and crunchy salad featuring apples and cucumbers, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
Ingredients
- 2 medium apples, diced (preferably Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
- 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the diced apples, cucumber, red onion, parsley, feta cheese, and walnuts.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
- Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For a sweeter twist, add a handful of dried cranberries or raisins to the salad.
- Substitute the walnuts with sunflower seeds for a nut-free option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg