Refreshing Cucumber Salad with Apples and Yogurt

Wash and dry the cucumbers, halve them lengthwise, and scrape out the seeds with a spoon. Cut the flesh into cubes of approx. 0.5 cm. Cut the apples into cubes of the same size.

Bring 3 liters of water to a boil in a pot and add 1 tablespoon of salt. Cut the celery stalks into 0.5 cm cubes and place them in the boiling water for 15 seconds (blanch). Immediately transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain the cooled celery well in a sieve.

In a large bowl, combine all prepared ingredients (cucumbers, apples, celery, finely chopped dill and chives) with the Greek yogurt and lemon juice. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of allspice. Let the salad chill thoroughly in the refrigerator before serving.