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Crunchy Cucumber Celery Salad with Green Apple

Crunchy Cucumber Celery Salad with Green Apple for Crisp Delight

A refreshing and crunchy salad featuring cucumbers, celery, and green apples, perfect for warm afternoons.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Salad
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 stalks Celery Add inner ribs for less stringiness.
  • 2 medium Green Apples Use Granny Smith for best flavor.
  • 1 large English Cucumber Cut into 1/4-inch half-moons.
  • 1 bunch Fresh Dill Finely chopped.
  • 1/2 medium Red Onion Finely chopped.
For the Dressing
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavors.
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar Balances acidity.
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil Use high-quality extra virgin.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Fresh lemon juice recommended.
  • 1 tablespoon Black Pepper Adds mild heat.

Equipment

  • cutting board
  • Knife
  • mixing bowl
  • Small bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Start by thinly slicing the celery ribs on a bias to maximize their crunchy texture.
  2. Core the green apples and cut them into matchsticks or small dice, tossing them in lemon juice.
  3. Cut the English cucumber into 1/4-inch half-moons for a delightful crunch.
  4. Finely chop the red onion to add sharpness.
  5. Finely chop the fresh dill to enhance flavor.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, salt, sugar, and black pepper.
  7. In a large mixing bowl, combine celery, green apples, cucumber, red onion, and dill, folding gently.
  8. Pour the dressing over and gently toss to coat.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Let the salad sit for 10-15 minutes after mixing to enhance flavor and texture. Serve fresh within a couple of hours for best results.

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