Description
Cucumber Bell Pepper Salad is a refreshing and colorful dish that brings a burst of flavor to your summertime meals. This vibrant salad features crisp cucumbers, crunchy bell peppers, and zesty dressing, making it an ideal accompaniment for barbecues, picnics, or solo enjoyment on a hot day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cucumbers (sliced into half-moons)
- 1 cup assorted bell peppers (sliced; red, yellow, green)
- 1/2 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley or cilantro (chopped)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and slice cucumbers and bell peppers uniformly for even mixing.
- Combine cucumbers, bell peppers, red onion, and herbs in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the veggie mixture and gently toss to coat evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup / 150g
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg