Cucumber Apple Salad with Creamy Dressing
This creamy cucumber apple salad has it all! Amazing crunch, sweet and savory flavors, fresh herbs...all tossed in a light, creamy dressing! It just takes about 10-15 minutes to make and it's a fantastic side dish for chicken, fish, turkey, or even as a lunch side dish with your sandwich!
Ingredients
For the salad
- 2 large apples, diced choose a sweet-tart variety like Honeycrisp or Fuji
- 1 English cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup walnuts or almonds, roughly chopped
For the dressing
- 2 tbsp Greek yogurt See Note 1
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise See Note 1
- 2 tbsp lemon juice, divided
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp Dijon muatard
- 1/8 tsp EACH coarse salt and black pepper more to taste
Instructions
- Prep apples: In a medium bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of lemon juice with 1 cup of cold water. Core and dice the apples. Dunk them in the lemon juice and water to prevent browning. Remove from the water and pat dry.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the yogurt, mayonnaise, remaining lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Mix: In a large bowl, combine the cucumber, apples, red onion, and fresh herbs. Drizzle the dressing over the cucumber and apple mixture. Gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Finish: Sprinkle the toasted nuts over the salad just before serving for added texture. Transfer the salad to a serving dish and enjoy immediately.
Notes
Note 1: I like the tang + creaminess of the Greek yogurt and mayo together, but you can use all mayo or all Greek yogurt if that's what you have on hand. You can also substitute the Greek yogurt with sour cream.