Description
Cucumber Sweet Pepper Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish perfect for summer gatherings. Packed with crisp cucumbers and colorful sweet bell peppers, this salad is drizzled in a zesty dressing that enhances its flavors. Easy to prepare and delightful to serve, it can be enjoyed as a side dish or a light snack, making it an ideal addition to barbecues and picnics. Your guests will love the crunch, freshness, and beautiful presentation!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup sweet bell peppers (red, yellow, orange), diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (cilantro or parsley), chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash all vegetables under cold water. Slice cucumbers into rounds or half-moons; dice sweet bell peppers into bite-sized pieces.
- Thinly slice the red onion and soak in cold water for 10 minutes if you prefer a milder flavor.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cucumbers, bell peppers, onions, and herbs. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently to coat.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating feta cheese or olives. Substitute sweet peppers with cherry tomatoes for a different twist. To keep cucumbers crunchy, avoid salting them too early.