Description
Cucumber Sweet Pepper Salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish perfect for summer, featuring juicy cucumbers, crunchy bell peppers, and a zesty dressing.
Ingredients
- 2 cup cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 2 cup bell peppers, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Prepare the Vegetables: Thinly slice the cucumbers, bell peppers, and red onion. Chop the fresh dill and add it to the bowl.
2. Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper.
3. Combine and Chill: Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to coat. Refrigerate the salad for at least 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
4. Serve and Enjoy: Once chilled, your Cucumber Sweet Pepper Salad is ready to be enjoyed! It makes a perfect side dish or a light and refreshing main course.
Notes
For a protein-packed meal, consider adding grilled chicken or chickpeas. You can also experiment with alternative dressings, such as a tangy Greek yogurt-based or a creamy tahini-infused version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg