Description
Cucumber Pepper Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that bursts with flavor, making it perfect for summer barbecues or as a light lunch. Crisp cucumbers and sweet bell peppers are tossed in a zesty dressing, creating a delightful combination that tantalizes your taste buds. This colorful salad is not only easy to prepare but also versatile, allowing you to customize it to suit any palate. Enjoy this chilled for maximum freshness and flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cucumbers (sliced)
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors, chopped)
- 1/2 cup red onion (sliced)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and slice the cucumbers thinly. Chop the bell peppers into bite-sized pieces and slice the red onion.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine sliced cucumbers, chopped bell peppers, and red onion.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss until well combined.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg