Apple Cucumber Crunch Mix (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Salad Parts
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2 apples, chopped into chunks
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2 English cucumbers, cut into small pieces
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¼ cup walnuts, roasted and broken up
→ Dressing Parts
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2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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1 tablespoon real maple syrup
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1 teaspoon olive oil
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¼ teaspoon salt
# Steps to Follow:
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Grab a small bowl and stir together the fresh lemon juice, maple syrup, olive oil, and salt until everything's mixed well.
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Wash your apples and cucumbers thoroughly. Chop them up, leaving the skin on or taking it off if you want.
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Take a big mixing bowl and throw in your cucumber chunks, apple pieces, and roasted walnuts.
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Drizzle your dressing all over the salad stuff and give it a gentle mix so everything gets coated. Eat it right away.
# Additional Tips:
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Roast your walnuts in a bare pan on medium heat for 3-5 minutes till they turn golden and smell good. Keep an eye on them so they don't burn.
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Go for crunchy apple types like Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Ambrosia for the best crunch.
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To keep everything super fresh, don't chop your apples and cucumbers until you're ready to eat.
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Want it more sour? Add extra lemon juice. Need it sweeter? Put in more maple syrup.