Description
Cucumber Sweet Pepper Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish perfect for summer gatherings. This delightful salad combines crisp cucumbers with sweet bell peppers in a colorful medley that tantalizes the taste buds. Tossed in a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing, it’s not only a feast for the eyes but also for the palate. Easy to prepare and bursting with fresh flavors, this salad is ideal as a side dish or a light snack. Whether you’re hosting a barbecue or enjoying a casual picnic, this salad will surely impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cucumbers, sliced
- 1 cup sweet bell peppers, chopped (red, yellow, or orange)
- 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 sweet bell peppers into bite-sized pieces.
- Thinly slice red onion; if desired, soak in cold water for 10 minutes to mellow the flavor.
- 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 cup (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg