Description
Cucumber Sweet Pepper Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that’s perfect for busy days or warm summer evenings. This colorful salad is made with crisp cucumbers and sweet bell peppers, tossed in a zesty dressing of olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and fresh dill. It’s not just visually appealing; it’s a nutritious addition to any meal, offering a burst of flavor in every bite. Whether served as a light main course or a delightful side dish alongside grilled meats, this salad is quick to prepare—taking just 10 minutes! Enjoy it chilled for the best taste and freshness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 orange bell pepper, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh dill, chopped
- 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 mixing bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, orange bell pepper, and red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, and honey until well blended.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and add the chopped dill.
- Gently toss until all ingredients are well coated in the dressing.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg