Fresh Cucumber and Green Apple Green Salad

This crisp, refreshing salad is the perfect way to cool down on a hot day. The cucumber and apple are both thinly sliced, so they're nice and crunchy. The red onion adds a bit of bite, and the parsley and mint add a fresh, herbaceous flavor. The dressing is a simple vinaigrette made with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. It's light and tangy, and it brings all the flavors of the salad together perfectly.

This salad was inspired by a trip I took to Greece last summer. I was there for a food and wine tour, and one of the dishes I had was a simple cucumber and tomato salad. It was so refreshing and delicious, I knew I had to recreate it when I got home. I added a few of my own personal touches, like the green apple and the mint, and the result is this salad. It's become one of my favorite summer dishes.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 English cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1 green apple, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the cucumber, green apple, red onion, parsley, and mint.
2. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.
3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Toss to combine.
5. Serve immediately or chill for later.

Why It Works

• The cucumber and apple are both thinly sliced, so they're nice and crunchy.
• The red onion adds a bit of bite.
• The parsley and mint add a fresh, herbaceous flavor.
• The dressing is a simple vinaigrette made with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. It's light and tangy, and it brings all the flavors of the salad together perfectly.