Description
This Cucumber Sweet Pepper Salad is a colorful and refreshing dish made with crisp cucumbers, vibrant bell peppers, and a tangy dressing. Perfect as a light meal or side dish!
Ingredients
- 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 bowl, combine the thinly sliced cucumbers, red, yellow, and orange bell peppers, and red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, and honey until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the cucumber and pepper mixture. Add the chopped fresh dill and toss everything together until the vegetables are well coated with the dressing.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Refrigerate the salad for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together. Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish or a light main course.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a mild spice.
- If you prefer a sweeter salad, add more honey to taste.
- This salad can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to a day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
