Description
Cucumber Sweet Pepper Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that adds a burst of color and flavor to any meal. This easy-to-make salad combines crisp cucumbers, sweet bell peppers, and zesty dressing, making it an ideal choice for summer barbecues, picnics, or casual gatherings. With its delightful crunch and bright flavors, this salad is not just a side dish—it’s a star on your table! Whip it up in just 15 minutes and impress your guests with its nutritious ingredients and customizable options.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cucumbers, sliced
- 1 cup sweet bell peppers (red, yellow, or orange), chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash all vegetables under cool running water.
- Slice cucumbers into thin rounds or half-moons; chop bell peppers into bite-sized pieces.
- Thinly slice the red onion; soak in cold water for 10 minutes if desired.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cucumbers, bell peppers, red onion, and parsley.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper.
- Toss gently until well coated; let sit for 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg