Cucumber Sweet Pepper Salad
Brighten your meals with this refreshing Cucumber Sweet Pepper Salad, featuring a delightful mix of crunchy cucumbers and sweet bell peppers tossed in a zesty dressing. Ready in just 15 minutes, this vibrant dish is perfect for summer barbecues or as a light side at dinner, effortlessly boosting your vegetable intake while tantalizing your taste buds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 cup sweet bell peppers (mix of red, yellow, orange), sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash all vegetables thoroughly under cold water.
- Slice the cucumbers into thin rounds or half-moons and remove seeds from the bell peppers before slicing into strips.
- Finely chop fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro.
- In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, bell peppers, red onion, and herbs; toss gently.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and balsamic vinegar; season with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss until well coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg