Description
Fresh Cucumber Sweet Pepper is a refreshing salad that bursts with vibrant colors and crisp flavors. Perfect for warm days or casual gatherings, this dish combines juicy cucumbers and sweet bell peppers with aromatic herbs to create a light yet satisfying experience. Easy to prepare in just minutes, it serves as an ideal side or a standalone meal. Enjoy the taste of summer any time of year with this delightful salad that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cucumbers, diced
- 1 cup sweet bell peppers (red, yellow, or orange), diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (parsley or cilantro), roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine diced cucumbers, sweet peppers, red onion, and fresh herbs.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice; toss gently until all ingredients are well coated.
- Allow the mixture to sit for about 10 minutes for flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg