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Cucumber Sweet Pepper Salad

Cucumber Sweet Pepper Salad for a Refreshing Kick

This Cucumber Sweet Pepper Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish perfect for busy evenings, ready in just 15 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups cucumbers washed and sliced into thin rounds
  • 1 cup sweet peppers red, yellow, orange; sliced into thin strips
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely sliced
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin for best flavor
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar can substitute with balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon honey adjust to taste
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill can substitute with parsley or cilantro

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • vegetable brush
  • whisk
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Wash the cucumbers and sweet peppers under cold running water, scrubbing cucumbers with a vegetable brush.
  2. Slice the cucumbers into thin, uniform rounds and sweet peppers into strips after removing the seeds.
  3. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, and honey until smooth.
  4. Combine the sliced cucumbers, sweet peppers, and red onion in a large mixing bowl and toss gently.
  5. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
  6. Sprinkle chopped dill over the salad and toss gently once more.
  7. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 90mgPotassium: 270mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill the salad for at least 15 minutes post-preparation to enhance the flavors.

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