Apple Cucumber Crunch Mix (Print)
Juicy diced apples and cucumbers with warm walnuts in a sweet-tangy maple-lemon mix for a cool summer side.
# Ingredients:
→ Salad Components
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1/4 cup walnuts, toasted and crumbled
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2 cucumbers, diced (English variety)
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2 apples, cut into cubes
→ Dressing Components
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1 tsp olive oil (extra virgin)
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1/4 tsp salt
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2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
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1 tbsp maple syrup (natural)
# Steps:
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Stir together the lemon juice, maple syrup, olive oil, and salt in a small dish until smooth.
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Wash the cucumbers and apples under running water. Dice them into small chunks, whether peeled or unpeeled—it’s your call.
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Toss the diced apples, cucumbers, and toasted walnuts into a big mixing bowl.
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Drizzle the mixed dressing on top, and gently toss so everything gets coated. Serve it right away.
# Additional Notes:
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Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet on medium heat for about 3–5 minutes until they smell nutty and turn golden. Keep an eye on them so they don’t burn.
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For crunch, pick apple types like Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Ambrosia.
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To keep it crisp, chop the cucumbers and apples right before eating.
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Want it tarter? Add a splash more of lemon juice. Prefer it sweeter? A bit more maple syrup should do!