Description
Cucumber Pepper Salad is a refreshing medley of crisp cucumbers and colorful bell peppers, tossed in a zesty dressing that will awaken your taste buds. Perfect for summer picnics or as a vibrant side dish for any meal, this salad is not only easy to prepare but also packed with nutrition. Enjoy it chilled to fully appreciate the burst of flavors!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cucumbers (sliced)
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors, diced)
- 1/2 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or dill (chopped)
Instructions
- Wash and dry the cucumbers and bell peppers. Slice the cucumbers into half-moons and dice the bell peppers into bite-sized pieces. Thinly slice the red onion.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cucumbers, bell peppers, and red onion. Add chopped herbs.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and red wine vinegar; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg