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Cucumber Sweet Pepper Salad

Vibrant Cucumber Sweet Pepper Salad for a Refreshing Summer

This Cucumber Sweet Pepper Salad is a refreshing, vibrant dish perfect for summer, combining crunchy cucumbers and sweet bell peppers.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 large cucumbers Choose firm cucumbers for crunch.
  • 1 medium red bell pepper Adds sweetness and color.
  • 1 medium yellow bell pepper Offers mild sweetness.
  • 1/2 medium red onion Slice thinly for balanced flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill Chopped.
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley Chopped.
For the Vinaigrette
  • 1/4 cup olive oil Base for vinaigrette.
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar Provides tang.
  • 1 tablespoon honey Can substitute with maple syrup.
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese Crumble over salad if desired.

Equipment

  • cutting board
  • sharp knife
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Small bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cucumber Sweet Pepper Salad
  1. Slice the cucumbers, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, and red onion into bite-sized pieces and transfer them into a large mixing bowl.
  2. Finely chop the fresh dill and parsley, then sprinkle over the sliced vegetables. Toss gently to mix.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
  4. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the vegetable and herb mixture and toss gently to coat.
  5. If using feta cheese, sprinkle it over the salad and toss lightly.
  6. Let the salad rest for at least 10 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Do not freeze with fresh herbs or feta cheese.

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