Description
Cucumber Pepper Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish perfect for summer gatherings. This colorful mix of crunchy cucumbers, sweet bell peppers, and zesty dressing creates a delightful side that enhances any meal while keeping things light and healthy. Ideal for picnics, barbecues, or casual lunches, this easy-to-make salad is not only visually appealing but also packed with flavor. Impress your friends and family with this simple yet delicious recipe that’s sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cucumbers, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dice the cucumbers and bell peppers into bite-sized pieces. Thinly slice the red onion.
- In a large bowl, combine the cucumbers, bell peppers, and red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Drizzle the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating cherry tomatoes or crumbled feta cheese. You can also experiment by substituting lemon juice for balsamic vinegar in the dressing for a refreshing twist.