Brazil Nut Free Apple-Cinnamon Cucumber Rounds
Crisp cucumber meets sweet, spiced apple in a snack that feels refreshing and a little unexpected all at once. Honeycrisp or Fuji apple slices get a quick toss in fresh lemon juice before landing on cool cucumber rounds, keeping everything bright and preventing any browning. A drizzle of honey, a dusting of Ceylon cinnamon, and a pinch of sea salt pull the whole thing together with barely any effort. Torn fresh mint scattered on top adds a pop of color and an herbal lift that makes these look genuinely impressive on a platter. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from tree nut concerns, so there's no label-reading anxiety or worrying about hidden additives — just clean, whole foods doing all the work. This is the kind of recipe that disappears fast at a gathering, but it's equally satisfying as a quick afternoon snack straight from your own kitchen.
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4 servings
- 1 large english cucumber
- 1 medium apple (such as honeycrisp or fuji), cored and thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- ¼ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- 1 pinch fine sea salt
- 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, torn (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Slice the cucumber into rounds about 1/4-inch thick and arrange them in a single layer on a cutting board or serving platter.
- 2
In a small bowl, toss the apple slices with the lemon juice until evenly coated.
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