Celery Free Apple-Cinnamon Cucumber Relish
Crisp cucumber and tart Granny Smith apple might sound like an unexpected pairing, but the combination is genuinely refreshing — bright, a little sweet, and just tangy enough to keep you going back for another forkful. A quick dressing of apple cider vinegar, honey, fresh ginger, and Ceylon cinnamon ties everything together with warm spice and a gentle kick. The short rest time is key: twenty minutes at room temperature lets the slices soften just slightly and soak up all that flavor without losing their satisfying crunch. Relishes and pickled condiments can be sneaky when it comes to hidden aromatics, but every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify at a glance. A scatter of fresh mint at the end lifts the whole thing and makes it feel a little more special. Serve it alongside grilled proteins, pile it onto tacos, or spoon it over a grain bowl — it pulls its weight in almost any direction you take it.
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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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