Cucumber Apple Pickle

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Cucumber Apple Pickle
10 min.
2
145kcal

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If you're looking for a refreshing and unique side dish to elevate your meals, look no further than this delightful Cucumber Apple Pickle recipe! Perfectly balancing the crispness of cucumbers with the sweetness of apples, this dish is not only visually appealing but also bursts with flavor. With just a handful of fresh ingredients, you can whip up this quick pickle that is both vegetarian and vegan, ensuring it fits into a variety of dietary lifestyles.

The magic lies in the simple yet effective marination process. By allowing the cucumbers and apples to soak in a zesty blend of rice vinegar and sugar, you create a tangy contrast that awakens the palate. The added ginger provides a subtle warmth, making this pickle a fantastic complement to barbecued dishes, sandwiches, or even as a topping for grain bowls. Plus, thanks to its gluten-free and dairy-free nature, it’s a versatile choice for gatherings and meal prep.

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup cider vinegar (not seasoned)
  • 0.5 pound kirby cucumbers 
  • tablespoon matchsticks of ginger peeled very thin
  • 0.5  apples i use 2 granny smith apples 
  • 1.3 teaspoons sea salt fine
  • 0.3 cup sugar 
  • cups water 

Equipment

    Directions

    1. Slice cucumbers crosswise 1/8 inch thick and toss with sea salt.
    2. Let stand 30 minutes, then rinse well and squeeze out excess liquid with your hands.
    3. Halve apple half lengthwise and cut out core. Slice crosswise 1/8 inch thick.
    4. Toss apple with cucumbers and remaining ingredients and marinate, chilled, turning occasionally, at least 1 day.
    5. Pickles keep, chilled, 3 days.

    Nutrition Facts

    Calories145kcal
    Protein2.34%
    Fat2.26%
    Carbs95.4%

    Properties

    Glycemic Index
    86.05
    Glycemic Load
    19.59
    Inflammation Score
    -2
    Nutrition Score
    3.72521735663%

    Flavonoids

    Cyanidin
    0.71mg
    Peonidin
    0.01mg
    Catechin
    0.59mg
    Epigallocatechin
    0.12mg
    Epicatechin
    3.43mg
    Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
    0.09mg
    Luteolin
    0.05mg
    Kaempferol
    0.06mg
    Quercetin
    1.82mg

    Nutrients percent of daily need

    Calories:144.68kcal
    7.23%
    Fat:0.37g
    0.56%
    Saturated Fat:0.03g
    0.22%
    Carbohydrates:34.62g
    11.54%
    Net Carbohydrates:32.67g
    11.88%
    Sugar:31.47g
    34.96%
    Cholesterol:0mg
    0%
    Sodium:1470.67mg
    63.94%
    Alcohol:0g
    100%
    Alcohol %:0%
    100%
    Protein:0.85g
    1.7%
    Manganese:0.21mg
    10.53%
    Vitamin K:9.17µg
    8.73%
    Fiber:1.96g
    7.82%
    Copper:0.14mg
    7.23%
    Vitamin C:5.9mg
    7.15%
    Potassium:247.31mg
    7.07%
    Magnesium:21.78mg
    5.45%
    Folate:17.63µg
    4.41%
    Vitamin B6:0.08mg
    4.1%
    Phosphorus:33.2mg
    3.32%
    Vitamin B5:0.31mg
    3.07%
    Calcium:30.2mg
    3.02%
    Vitamin B1:0.04mg
    2.92%
    Vitamin B2:0.05mg
    2.71%
    Iron:0.43mg
    2.39%
    Vitamin A:106.22IU
    2.12%
    Zinc:0.27mg
    1.79%
    Source:Epicurious