Description
Cucumber Bell Pepper Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that brings the essence of summer to your table. Bursting with crunchy cucumbers, colorful bell peppers, and zesty dressing, this salad is not only visually appealing but also incredibly easy to make. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or light dinners, it promises to elevate any meal while delighting your taste buds. Enjoy a guilt-free, healthy treat that’s sure to impress family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cucumbers (diced)
- 1 cup bell peppers (any mix; diced)
- ½ cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- ¼ cup fresh herbs (parsley or cilantro; chopped)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash the cucumbers and bell peppers thoroughly. Dice them into bite-sized pieces.
- Thinly slice the red onion and soak in cold water for about 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, bell peppers, and drained onions.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and lemon juice; drizzle over the veggie mixture and toss gently.
- Add fresh herbs along with salt and pepper; stir gently.
- Chill for 15-30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg