Description
Cucumber and Bell Pepper Salad is a refreshing, vibrant dish that combines crisp cucumbers and sweet bell peppers, making it an ideal side for warm weather meals. Packed with vitamins and nutrients, this salad offers a light yet satisfying crunch, perfect for barbecues or as a quick snack. Ready in just minutes, it’s a delightful way to enjoy fresh produce while maintaining a healthy diet.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cucumbers, sliced (about 1 large English cucumber)
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (mix of red, yellow, and green)
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash all vegetables thoroughly. Peel the cucumber if desired and slice into thin rounds or half-moons.
- Remove seeds from the bell peppers and chop them into bite-sized pieces.
- Thinly slice the red onion; soak in cold water for 10 minutes if you prefer a milder flavor.
- In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, bell peppers, onion slices, and parsley. Toss gently to mix.
- Drizzle lemon juice over the salad and season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss again to coat.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg