Description
A refreshing and creamy salad that combines crisp cucumber, sweet apple, and protein-rich eggs with a tangy yogurt dressing. Perfect for a light lunch, picnic, or side dish.
Ingredients
- Cucumber: 1 medium, diced
- Apple: 1 medium, diced
- Eggs: 3 hard-boiled, chopped
- Red Onion: 2 tablespoons, finely diced
- Fresh Dill: 1 tablespoon, chopped
- Plain Greek Yogurt: 3 tablespoons
- Mayonnaise: 2 tablespoons
- Lemon Juice: 1 tablespoon
- Salt: ½ teaspoon
- Black Pepper: ¼ teaspoon
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Gather knives, cutting board, and mixing bowls.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix cucumber, apple, eggs, onion, and dill.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Use a chilled mixing bowl if possible to keep everything crisp.
- Assemble the Dish: In a small bowl, whisk yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pour over salad ingredients.
- Cook to Perfection: Gently toss everything together until coated.
- Finishing Touches: Adjust seasoning to taste, adding more lemon juice if desired.
- Serve and Enjoy: Chill for 15 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Notes
- Chill ingredients before mixing for maximum crunch.
- Use a mix of red and green apple for balanced sweetness.
- Add toasted sunflower seeds for extra texture.
- Don’t overmix to preserve the delicate textures.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
Keywords: cucumber apple salad, egg salad, refreshing summer salad, creamy salad recipe, picnic salad