Description
Cucumber Sweet Pepper Salad is a delightful, vibrant dish that brings together the freshest vegetables for a quick and refreshing meal. Perfect for busy days, this salad can be prepared in just 10 minutes, making it an ideal option for lunch, a light dinner, or as a colorful side at summer barbecues. The crisp cucumbers and sweet bell peppers are tossed in a zesty dressing of olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and lemon juice, creating a burst of flavor with every bite. Garnished with fresh dill, this nutritious salad not only looks beautiful but also offers a healthy dose of vitamins and minerals. Whether enjoyed on its own or alongside grilled meats or fish, Cucumber Sweet Pepper Salad is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 1 orange bell pepper
- ¼ cup red onion
- ¼ cup fresh dill
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine sliced cucumbers, red, yellow, and orange bell peppers, and red onion. Toss gently.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, and honey until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and add chopped fresh dill. Toss until well coated.
- Season with salt and pepper according to taste.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg