Description
Cucumber Pepper Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that combines crisp cucumbers and sweet bell peppers, all tossed in a zesty lemon dressing. Perfect for summer gatherings or as a light lunch, this salad takes just minutes to prepare and impresses with its colorful presentation and delightful crunch. Customize it with your favorite ingredients to create a burst of freshness in any meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cucumbers, sliced (about 2 medium cucumbers)
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (mixed colors)
- 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Wash all vegetables thoroughly. Slice cucumbers into thin rounds or half-moons. Core and chop bell peppers into strips or chunks. Thinly slice the red onion.
- In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, bell peppers, red onion, and parsley; toss gently.
- In a small bowl or jar, mix olive oil and lemon juice with salt and pepper to taste.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss until well-coated.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving for maximum flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg