Description
Experience the essence of summer with this Bright & Fresh Cucumber and Sweet Pepper Salad. Crisp cucumbers, vibrant sweet peppers, and a zesty dressing create a refreshing dish perfect for picnics or as a lively side at family gatherings. Each bite offers a delightful crunch and an explosion of flavors, ensuring you impress your guests effortlessly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cucumbers, sliced
- 1 cup sweet bell peppers (mixed colors), chopped
- 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash cucumbers and sweet bell peppers under running water. Slice cucumbers into thin rounds or half-moons and chop sweet peppers into strips.
- Peel red onion and cut it into thin slivers; soak in cold water if you prefer a milder flavor.
- Rinse parsley, shake off excess water, and finely chop to yield about two tablespoons.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cucumbers, sweet peppers, red onion, and parsley. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg