Description
This refreshing Cucumber Sweet Pepper Salad is a colorful and flavorful dish perfect for summer gatherings. Crisp cucumbers, sweet mini peppers, and red onions are tossed in a tangy dressing for a light and healthy side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Cucumbers:
- 2 cups cucumber, thinly sliced
Sweet Mini Peppers:
- 1 cup sweet mini peppers, thinly sliced into rings (red, yellow, and orange)
Red Onion:
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely sliced
Fresh Dill:
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the sliced cucumber, sweet mini peppers, red onion, and fresh dill.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Toss and Chill: Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to coat. Let the salad sit for 10–15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to blend. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- This salad keeps well in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Add crumbled feta or chickpeas for extra protein, or a squeeze of lemon juice for brightness.
- Great as a light side dish or picnic salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg