Apple Cucumber Salad with Creamy Yogurt Dressing
Experience the refreshing taste of our Apple Cucumber Salad with Creamy Yogurt Dressing. This vibrant dish combines the crispness of apples and cucumbers with a luscious yogurt dressing, making it an ideal addition to summer picnics, barbecues, or light lunches. With its quick preparation time and healthy ingredients, this salad not only tantalizes your taste buds but also nourishes your body. The added mint gives it a delightful freshness that elevates the flavors. Whether served alone or as a side dish, this salad is sure to impress at any gathering.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large apples (preferably Honeycrisp)
- 2 cups Persian or mini cucumbers, sliced
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1 tsp garlic powder (or 2 cloves garlic)
- 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 fresh mint with Greek yogurt, garlic powder, 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.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the sliced apples and cucumbers. Add your desired amount of dressing and gently toss to coat evenly. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve immediately for optimal freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg