Description

Cucumber Sweet Pepper Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish perfect for summer gatherings and easy to prepare. This colorful salad combines crunchy cucumbers, sweet bell peppers, and zesty red onion, all tossed in a bright lemon-olive oil dressing. Ideal as a side dish or a light snack, it’s sure to impress at picnics or barbecues while keeping your cooking efforts minimal.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups diced cucumbers (about 2 medium cucumbers)
1 cup diced sweet peppers (assorted colors)
1/4 cup diced red onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Wash and dice the cucumbers and sweet peppers into bite-sized pieces.
In a large bowl, combine the chopped veggies with diced red onion and parsley.
In a separate bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until evenly coated.
Chill the salad in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving for maximum flavor.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: Mixing
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
Calories: 90
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 130mg
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 9g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Customize with feta cheese or olives for a Mediterranean twist. Experiment with different herbs such as mint for added freshness. For optimal crunch, dress just before serving.