Apple and Cucumber Salad

Name: Apple and Cucumber Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Other
Ingredients: 1 Apple (Core and cut into thin slices or matchsticks; a crisp, sweet variety is recommended); 1 Cucumber (Wash and cut into thin slices or matchsticks); 1 tbsp Lemon juice (Adds acidity; adjust to taste); 1 tsp Granulated sugar (Adjust according to the sweetness of the apple and personal preference); Salt (A pinch, for seasoning); 1 tsp Honey (Optional; add if you prefer a more pronounced sweetness)

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Translated from Chinese, the language of the original page.

This recipe first appeared on xhslink.com, in Chinese. SeeMeCook translated it into English and added ingredient weights and nutrition.

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Imported by John Tan on SeeMeCook

A no-cook summer salad that combines sweet, juicy apples with cool, crisp cucumbers. It is pleasantly sweet and tangy with a rich fruity aroma, making it ideal for hot weather.

Time: 10 minutes
Equipment: No cooking needed
Good for: Lunch, dinner, or snacks
Diet: Vegetarian

Diet and allergen details are read from the ingredient names and are not certified.

Ingredients

2 servings

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1 AppleCore and cut into thin slices or matchsticks; a crisp, sweet variety is recommended180 g
1 CucumberWash and cut into thin slices or matchsticks150 g
1 tbsp Lemon juiceAdds acidity; adjust to taste15 g
1 tsp Granulated sugarAdjust according to the sweetness of the apple and personal preference4 g
SaltA pinch, for seasoning
1 tsp HoneyOptional; add if you prefer a more pronounced sweetness7 g

Weights are estimates. Together, the ingredients weigh about 355 g before cooking, which is about 180 g per serving.

Steps

Wash the apple and cucumber thoroughly. Core the apple and cut it into thin slices or matchsticks. Cut the cucumber into a similar shape.
Place the sliced apple and cucumber in a large bowl. If you are not mixing them immediately, drizzle a little lemon juice over the apple to prevent oxidation and discoloration.
Add the lemon juice, granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt. If using honey, add it as well.
Using clean chopsticks or salad tongs, gently toss from the bottom upward so the seasonings evenly coat the apple and cucumber. Be careful not to break up the apple.
Refrigerate the dressed apple and cucumber for about 10 to 20 minutes, or serve immediately using chilled ingredients. Once cold and crisp, transfer to a serving plate.

Notes

The original source provided only the dish name and descriptions such as “sweet and tangy,” “cold and crisp,” and “no cooking required,” without publicly available ingredients, quantities, or steps. The seasoning proportions above are reasonable estimates based on the dish name and description. It is best served immediately after mixing to prevent the apple from becoming soft after prolonged soaking.

Nutrition

These are estimates per serving, worked out from the ingredients.

Calories: 79
Protein: 1 g
Carbs: 21 g
Fat: 0 g
Fiber: 3 g

Where the calories come from

Apple59%
Cucumber15%
Honey13%
Granulated sugar10%
Lemon juice3%

cold salad
vegetarian
no-cook
summer dish
quick dish
fruit salad
refreshing
appetizer