Description
Refresh your palate with this vibrant cucumber sweet pepper salad, a delightful medley of crisp cucumbers and colorful bell peppers. Bursting with flavor and perfect for any occasion, this easy-to-make dish is ideal for summer barbecues or cozy family dinners. Paired with a tangy dressing, it’s not just a feast for the eyes but also for the taste buds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cucumbers (chopped)
- 1 cup sweet bell peppers (mixed colors, sliced)
- 1/4 cup red onion (diced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and chop cucumbers into bite-sized pieces. Slice bell peppers into thin strips.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped cucumbers, sweet peppers, diced red onion, and halved cherry tomatoes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the mixed veggies and toss gently until well-coated.
- 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: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg