Apple Cucumber Salad with Creamy Yogurt Dressing
This Apple Cucumber Salad with Creamy Yogurt Dressing Recipe is a vibrant and refreshing dish that beautifully combines the crunch of fresh apples and cucumbers with a rich, creamy yogurt dressing. Perfect for summer picnics, light lunches, or as a side at family gatherings, this salad is not only easy to prepare but also packed with nutrients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large apples (such as honeycrisp)
- 2 cups Persian or mini cucumbers, sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder or 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine all dressing ingredients starting with fresh mint. Blend until creamy and smooth.
- Slice the apples and cucumbers while keeping the skins on. Cut them into thin slices or bite-sized chunks.
- Place sliced apples and cucumbers in a mixing bowl. Add the desired amount of dressing over the top. Toss gently to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately for best freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 3mg