Description
Cucumber Sweet Pepper Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish featuring crunchy cucumbers, sweet bell peppers, and a zesty dressing that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for summer gatherings or as a light side for any meal, this salad takes minimal time to prepare and is packed with nutrients. Bright colors and fresh flavors make it a delightful addition to any table, ensuring even the pickiest eaters will enjoy every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cucumbers, sliced (about 2 medium cucumbers)
- 1 cup sweet bell peppers, chopped (mixed colors: red, yellow, orange)
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp cider vinegar (or lemon juice)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash all vegetables thoroughly. Slice cucumbers into thin rounds and chop bell peppers into bite-sized pieces.
- Thinly slice the red onion; soak in cold water for 5 minutes if desired.
- In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, bell peppers, red onion, and parsley. Toss gently.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, cider vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss until evenly coated. Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg