Crunchy Cucumber & Apple Salad Recipe

The crisp textures of fresh cucumbers and apples are combined with the rich tastes of cheese, almonds, and a somewhat sweet vinaigrette in this crunchy cucumber and apple salad. It’s a cool side dish that goes well with any dinner or is ideal for a summertime picnic. Here’s how to prepare this tasty salad

Ingredients:

• 2 cucumbers, thinly sliced
• 2 apples, thinly sliced (choose a crisp variety like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith for best results)
• 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or almonds
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon honey
• Salt and pepper to taste

METHOD:

Prepare the Fruits and Vegetables:

1. Give the apples and cucumbers a good wash. Slice the apples and cucumbers thinly using a sharp knife or a mandoline slicer. As soon as you slice the apples, you may throw them in a little lemon juice to keep them from browning.

Mix the dressing for the salad:
Whisk the honey, lemon juice, and olive oil together in a small bowl until well blended. This blend will serve as the salad’s dressing, adding a touch of sweetness and tang.

Mix the salad Ingredients:

1. Put the red onion, apples, and cucumber slices in a large mixing basin. Add the nuts (almonds or walnuts), which give the salad a great crunch and nutritious boost, along with the chopped

parsley.Season and Add Dressing:

1. Drizzle the salad ingredients in the bowl with the dressing. Gently toss to ensure uniform coating. To taste, add salt and pepper. Since feta cheese is already rather salty, use caution when adding salt.Feta

Cheese Addition (Optional):

1. If adding feta cheese, scatter it on top of the salad and stir it in gently. To balance the richness of the apples and dressing, the feta gives a salty taste and a creamy texture.
2. Serve: You can either serve the salad right away or let it rest in the fridge for half an hour. This makes it possible for the tastes to combine more

fully.Advice:
Apple Selection: It’s important to choose the correct kind of apple. A crunchy type will contrast well with the mushy cucumbers and hold up better in the salad.Nut Variations: For a different texture, you may add pecans or sunflower or pumpkin seeds, or even other kinds of nuts.
Serving Ideas:

This salad is a refreshing accompaniment to hearty meals or goes well with grilled meats.In summary, Crispy Cucumber & Apple Salad is a light, reviving meal that is visually stunning in addition to being palatable. It is a pleasant complement to any meal because of its abundance of tastes and textures. At your next lunch, savor the freshness of this simple salad!