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Cucumber Apple with Egg Salad

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Modern Fusion
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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

  1. Preheat Your Equipment: Gather knives, cutting board, and mixing bowls.
  2. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix cucumber, apple, eggs, onion, and dill.
  3. Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Use a chilled mixing bowl if possible to keep everything crisp.
  4. Assemble the Dish: In a small bowl, whisk yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pour over salad ingredients.
  5. Cook to Perfection: Gently toss everything together until coated.
  6. Finishing Touches: Adjust seasoning to taste, adding more lemon juice if desired.
  7. 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