Description
Cucumber Pepper Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that bursts with flavor and color. This quick and easy recipe combines crunchy cucumbers, sweet bell peppers, and zesty dressing, making it the perfect side for summer meals or a light snack. With its crisp textures and bright presentation, this salad elevates any gathering while remaining versatile enough to customize according to your tastes. Serve it at picnics or barbecues and enjoy a delicious explosion of flavors that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups firm cucumbers (sliced)
- 1 cup mixed bell peppers (diced – red, yellow, green)
- 1/2 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley or cilantro (chopped)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash all vegetables thoroughly. Slice cucumbers into rounds or half-moons. Dice bell peppers and thinly slice the red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper. Add honey for sweetness if desired.
- In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, bell peppers, and onions. Pour dressing over the veggies and toss gently until evenly coated.
- Add freshly chopped parsley or cilantro and mix again without over-tossing.
- Chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg