Ingredients
For the Salad:
1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
1 apple (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), thinly sliced
¼ red onion, thinly sliced (optional, for extra bite)
2 tbsp fresh parsley or mint, chopped
¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional, for a creamy contrast)
¼ cup chopped walnuts or almonds (optional, for extra crunch)
For the Dressing:
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp honey or maple syrup
½ tsp Dijon mustard (for depth of flavor)
Salt & black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Set aside.
2. Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine the sliced cucumber, apple, red onion, and fresh herbs.
3. Toss everything together: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat.
4. Add toppings: Sprinkle with feta cheese and nuts, if using.
5. Serve and enjoy! You can serve it immediately or let it chill for 10–15 minutes for enhanced flavor.