Description
This vibrant Cucumber Sweet Pepper Salad is a refreshing side dish bursting with flavor and crunch. Featuring crisp cucumbers, sweet bell peppers, and zesty lemon dressing, it’s perfect for summer gatherings or a light snack. Easy to prepare and visually appealing, this salad will impress your friends and family at any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups diced cucumbers (about 2 medium)
- 1 cup sliced sweet bell peppers (mixed colors)
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash all vegetables thoroughly. Dice the cucumbers into bite-sized pieces and slice the bell peppers into thin strips.
- Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the bowl with the cucumbers and peppers.
- Chop the fresh parsley and mix it in for added freshness.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and gently toss until evenly coated.
- For enhanced flavor, let chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg