Rice Free Apple-Cinnamon Cucumber Rounds
Crisp cucumber meets sweet, spiced apple in a snack that feels refreshingly unexpected. Honeycrisp or Fuji apple slices get a quick toss in fresh lemon juice before landing on cool cucumber rounds, then a drizzle of honey and a dusting of Ceylon cinnamon tie everything together with a warm, fragrant finish. A pinch of sea salt sharpens all those bright flavors, and a scatter of torn mint leaves adds a pop of color and freshness if you're feeling fancy. This is the kind of no-cook appetizer that looks like you put in way more effort than you actually did. Because every single ingredient here is naturally grain-free, there's zero need to audit labels or swap anything out — it just works as written. Serve it at a party, pack it as an afternoon snack, or put it together when you want something light that still feels a little special.
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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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