Description
Discover the refreshing and vibrant Apple Cucumber Salad with Creamy Yogurt Dressing. This delightful dish combines crunchy cucumbers and sweet apples, all enveloped in a creamy yogurt dressing infused with fresh mint. Perfect for summer picnics, barbecues, or as a side at any meal, this salad is quick to prepare and packed with nutritious ingredients. Enjoy a unique twist that makes it not only visually appealing but also a delicious addition to your dining table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large apples (such as Honeycrisp)
- 2 cups Persian or mini cucumbers, sliced
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a food processor, blend the Greek yogurt, fresh mint leaves, garlic powder (or minced garlic), lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper until creamy.
- Slice the apples and cucumbers into thin pieces while keeping their skins on for added texture.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the sliced apples and cucumbers. Drizzle with the creamy yogurt dressing and toss gently to coat. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve immediately for optimal freshness and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (180g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg