Cucumber Sweet Pepper Salad
A refreshing blend of crisp cucumbers and sweet bell peppers, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 medium medium cucumbers, diced
- 2 pieces sweet bell peppers (any color), diced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced Soaking in water for 10 minutes can mellow the sharpness.
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Wash your cucumbers and bell peppers thoroughly. Slice the cucumbers into bite-sized cubes and the bell peppers into strips or squares.
- Peel your red onion and thinly slice it. Consider soaking the sliced onion in cold water for about 10 minutes to mellow its sharpness.
Assembly
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced cucumbers, sweet bell peppers, and sliced red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently until everything is well coated. Adjust the seasoning as necessary.
- Let the salad sit in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes for the flavors to meld, if desired.
- Serve chilled as a side dish.
Notes
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Avoid freezing to maintain texture.