Description
Cucumber Pepper Salad is a refreshing and colorful dish that showcases crisp cucumbers, sweet bell peppers, and a zesty dressing. This vibrant salad is perfect for summer gatherings or as a healthy side dish year-round. Quick and easy to prepare, you can customize it with your favorite ingredients. Enjoy it chilled for a burst of flavor at every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups diced cucumbers (about 1 large cucumber)
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (mixed colors)
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and chop the cucumbers, bell peppers, red onion, and cherry tomatoes into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped vegetables.
- Add the fresh herbs to the vegetable mixture.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper; pour over the salad.
- Toss gently until all ingredients are well coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: To keep cucumbers crisp, lightly salt them before mixing with other ingredients to draw out excess moisture. For added flavor, consider incorporating diced avocados or crumbled feta cheese.