Apple Cucumber Salad with Creamy Yogurt Dressing
Elevate your summer dining with this delightful Apple Cucumber Salad with Creamy Yogurt Dressing. This refreshing dish combines the crispness of fresh cucumbers and sweet apples, enhanced by a creamy yogurt dressing infused with mint and lemon. Perfect for summer picnics, backyard barbecues, or as a light side dish, this salad is not only quick to prepare but also a feast for the eyes. Vibrant in color and flavor, it’s an ideal addition to any meal that promises to impress guests and satisfy your taste buds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large apples (Honeycrisp recommended)
- 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
- Prepare the dressing: In a food processor, blend the Greek yogurt, mint leaves, garlic powder, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Slice the fruits and vegetables: Cut apples and cucumbers into thin slices or bite-sized chunks while retaining their skins.
- Combine ingredients: In a mixing bowl, add the sliced apples and cucumbers. Drizzle the creamy dressing over them and toss gently to combine.
- Season and serve: Add salt and pepper according to your preference. Serve immediately for best flavor or chill briefly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg