Cucumber Sweet Pepper Salad
Bright, crunchy, and bursting with flavor, this Cucumber Sweet Pepper Salad is a refreshing addition to any meal. Featuring crisp cucumbers, sweet bell peppers, and a zesty lemon dressing, this salad is not only visually appealing but also packed with essential nutrients. Perfect for summer gatherings or as a light dinner option, it takes just 15 minutes to prepare and is sure to impress with its vibrant colors and delightful textures.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cucumbers, sliced
- 1 cup sweet bell peppers (mixed colors), diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
Instructions
- Wash all vegetables thoroughly. Slice cucumbers into rounds or half-moons and dice the sweet bell peppers.
- Thinly slice the red onion; if desired, soak in cold water for 5 minutes to mellow the flavor.
- In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, bell peppers, and red onion. Toss gently to mix.
- Add chopped parsley to the vegetable mixture.
- Drizzle lemon juice over the salad and toss until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg