Apple Cucumber Salad with Creamy Yogurt Dressing
Apple Cucumber Salad with Creamy Yogurt Dressing is a refreshing and nutritious dish that combines the crispness of apples and cucumbers with a delightful creamy yogurt dressing. This vibrant salad is perfect for summer gatherings, picnics, or as a healthy side dish to complement any meal. With its mix of sweet and tangy flavors, enhanced by fresh mint, it’s sure to impress your guests while remaining simple to prepare.
- 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 (e.g., 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
- Prepare the dressing by blending the yogurt, mint leaves, garlic powder (or fresh garlic), lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a food processor until smooth.
- Slice the apples and cucumbers into thin pieces while keeping the skins on for added texture.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the sliced apples and cucumbers. Add the desired amount of dressing and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately for optimal freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 132
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg