Lactose Free Apple-Cinnamon Cucumber Relish
Crisp cucumber meets tart Granny Smith apple in a bright, lightly spiced relish that feels equal parts refreshing and unexpected. The dressing comes together with apple cider vinegar, honey, fresh ginger, and a touch of Ceylon cinnamon — warm enough to feel cozy but sharp enough to wake up your palate. After a short rest at room temperature, the slices soften just slightly and soak up every bit of that tangy-sweet coating. A scatter of fresh mint at the end adds a cool, herby lift that makes the whole thing feel a little fancy with almost zero effort. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of dairy, so there's no swapping, substituting, or label-checking required — it just works. Serve it alongside grilled proteins, pile it onto tacos, or eat it straight from the bowl as a snack you'll feel genuinely good about.
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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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