Description
A vibrant and refreshing salad featuring crunchy cucumbers, sweet bell peppers, and zingy red onions, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large cucumber, sliced
- 2 sweet peppers (any color), chopped
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon vinegar (apple cider or balsamic)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (like parsley or cilantro) for garnish
Instructions
- Wash the cucumber and sweet peppers under cool running water.
- Slice the cucumber and sweet peppers into bite-sized pieces.
- Thinly slice the red onion.
- Combine cucumber, sweet peppers, and onion in a large bowl.
- Drizzle with olive oil and vinegar, then season with salt and pepper.
- Toss everything gently to combine.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve immediately or chill for 10 minutes.
Notes
Allow the salad to sit for a few minutes before serving to let the flavors meld. It can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for 1-2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: salad, cucumber salad, summer salad, vegetarian, fresh ingredients