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Cucumber Sweet Pepper Salad

Cucumber Sweet Pepper Salad: A Colorful Crunch You’ll Love

This Cucumber Sweet Pepper Salad offers a refreshing and vibrant mix of ingredients, perfect for a quick meal.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Chill Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 pieces Cucumbers Substitute with English cucumbers for a milder flavor
  • 1 piece Red Bell Pepper Any color of bell pepper can be used
  • 1 piece Yellow Bell Pepper Can be replaced with orange or green
  • 1 piece Orange Bell Pepper Feel free to use any available bell pepper
  • 0.5 pieces Red Onion Soak in ice water for a milder flavor
For the Dressing
  • 0.25 cups Olive Oil Rich base for dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar Red wine vinegar is a good alternative
  • 1 piece Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed is preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Maple syrup or agave works as a vegan option
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Garnish
  • 1 handful Fresh Dill Can be swapped with parsley or cilantro

Equipment

  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Rinse and dry cucumbers and bell peppers thoroughly under cold water.
  2. Trim cucumbers and slice into uniform rounds, about ¼ inch thick.
  3. Remove stems and seeds from bell peppers, cut into strips or bite-sized pieces.
  4. Slice half a red onion into fine half-moons and soak in ice water if desired.
  5. Whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper.
  6. Pour dressing over cucumbers, bell peppers, and onion; toss gently to coat.
  7. Chop fresh dill and sprinkle over salad; toss again.
  8. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving.
  9. Serve chilled, garnished as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 85mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Customize this salad with any colorful vegetables you have on hand. Perfect for gatherings or as a light meal.

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