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Grape Cucumber Salad

Grape Cucumber Salad

This Grape Cucumber Salad is a delightful and surprisingly simple side dish that perfectly marries crisp cucumbers with sweet grapes, offering a burst of freshness to any meal. Its versatility and ease of preparation make it an ideal go-to for busy weeknights and impressive gatherings alike, proving that healthy can also be incredibly delicious.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups seedless red grapes, halved
  • 1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced (about 2 cups)
  • 1/2 cup celery, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
Optional toppings
  • 1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds or chopped pecans for crunch

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Small Bowl
  • Spatula
  • Large Spoon

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the halved seedless red grapes, diced peeled and seeded cucumber, thinly sliced celery, and finely chopped red onion. Add the chopped fresh parsley to the bowl.
    2 cups seedless red grapes, halved, 1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced, 1/2 cup celery, thinly sliced, 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and white wine vinegar until smooth and well combined.
    1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  3. Season the dressing with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
    1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  4. Pour the prepared dressing over the grape and vegetable mixture in the large bowl. Gently fold everything together with a spatula or large spoon, ensuring that all the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
  5. For the best flavor, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the Grape Cucumber Salad for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together.
  6. Just before serving, you can stir in toasted slivered almonds or chopped pecans for an added layer of texture and nutty flavor.
    1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds or chopped pecans

Notes

This salad is best served chilled. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days.