Crisp & Creamy Cucumber Apple Egg Salad
Crisp & Creamy Cucumber Apple Egg Salad is a refreshing dish that perfectly balances crunchy cucumbers, sweet apples, and creamy hard-boiled eggs in a silky dressing. Ideal for summer picnics or brunches, this easy-to-make salad bursts with vibrant colors and flavors, making it a guaranteed crowd-pleaser at any gathering. Enjoy this nutritious dish as a main course or side, and watch your loved ones rave about its deliciousness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling/Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large hard-boiled eggs
- 1 medium cucumber, diced (about 1 cup)
- 1 medium Granny Smith apple, diced (about 1 cup)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the eggs: Boil the eggs in cold water until hard-boiled (about 12 minutes), then cool and peel.
- Chop veggies: Dice the cucumber and apple into small cubes.
- Mix ingredients: In a bowl, combine diced cucumbers, apples, chopped eggs, and dill.
- Whisk dressing: In another bowl, mix mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine: Fold the dressing into the salad until all ingredients are coated.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving for optimal flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 186mg