Description
Cucumber Pepper Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that combines crisp cucumbers with colorful bell peppers, making it the perfect side for summer barbecues or a light snack. Bursting with flavor from fresh herbs and a zesty dressing, this salad is not only easy to prepare but also customizable to suit your taste preferences. Enjoy the crunch and nutrition in every bite of this delightful recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cucumbers, sliced (about 2 medium cucumbers)
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (mixed colors)
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash all vegetables thoroughly. Slice cucumbers into half-moons or rounds. Chop bell peppers into bite-sized pieces and thinly slice the red onion.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, bell peppers, and onions.
- Finely chop the fresh herbs and sprinkle them over the vegetable mix.
- Drizzle lemon juice and olive oil over the mixture. Toss gently until everything is well coated.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 15-30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve in bowls or plates, garnished with extra herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg