Artificial Flavors Free Apple-Cinnamon Cucumber Relish
This bright, refreshing relish brings together crisp Granny Smith apple and cool English cucumber in a way that feels unexpected but instantly makes sense. A quick dressing of apple cider vinegar, honey, fresh ginger, and ground Ceylon cinnamon ties everything together with a warm, lightly spiced sweetness that's completely natural — no flavor packets, no mystery extracts, just real ingredients doing all the work. That's the beauty of a recipe like this: every single element on the ingredient list is something you can actually picture in its whole form. The relish only needs about 20 minutes to rest before the cucumber and apple soften slightly and soak up all that tangy, honeyed dressing. A scatter of fresh mint at the end adds a cool herbal lift that makes the whole thing feel a little fancy with almost zero effort. It's the kind of condiment that disappears fast alongside grilled proteins, grain bowls, or even a simple cheese board.
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4 servings
- 1 large english cucumber (about 12 oz), thinly sliced into rounds
- 1 medium granny smith apple, cored and thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ¼ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tbsp fresh mint leaves, thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, honey, grated ginger, ground Ceylon cinnamon, and sea salt until the honey is fully dissolved and the dressing is smooth.
- 2
Combine the sliced cucumber and apple in a large mixing bowl. Pour the dressing over the top and toss until every piece is evenly coated.
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