Paleo Apple-Cinnamon Cucumber Rounds
Sweet, crisp, and refreshingly light, this snack brings together two of nature's best textures — the cool snap of cucumber and the juicy bite of apple — in a way that feels almost too pretty to eat. A drizzle of honey and a dusting of Ceylon cinnamon tie everything together with warm, aromatic sweetness, while a squeeze of fresh lemon keeps the apple slices bright and vibrant. The pinch of sea salt is a small but mighty touch that makes every flavor pop. Everything here is whole, unprocessed, and exactly the kind of ingredient list that makes grain-free and legume-free eating feel effortless rather than restrictive. There's no cooking involved, no complicated prep, and no wondering whether a packaged snack has something sneaky hiding in the fine print. Torn fresh mint scattered over the top adds a cool, herbal finish that takes this from simple to genuinely impressive. It's the kind of thing you can throw together for an afternoon snack or set out at a gathering and watch disappear in minutes.
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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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