Description
Cucumber Pepper Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that captures the essence of summer in every bite. This salad features crunchy cucumbers paired with sweet bell peppers, complemented by a zesty dressing of olive oil and white wine vinegar. Perfect for barbecues, picnics, or as a light side dish, this easy-to-make salad will quickly become a favorite at any gathering.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh cucumbers (chopped)
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors, chopped)
- 1/2 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill (chopped)
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash all vegetables under cold water. Chop cucumbers and bell peppers into bite-sized pieces.
- Thinly slice the red onion into half-moons; soak in cold water for 5 minutes if desired.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped cucumbers, bell peppers, and onions; toss gently.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, white wine vinegar, dill, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss until evenly coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 20 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg