Description
A refreshing and crisp cucumber and sweet bell pepper salad tossed with a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing, enhanced by fresh parsley and red onion. This light and vibrant dish is perfect as a healthy side or a light meal, served chilled.
Ingredients
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Vegetables
- 2 cups cucumbers, diced
- 1 cup sweet bell peppers, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and Chop Vegetables: Begin by thoroughly washing all the vegetables. Then chop the cucumbers, sweet bell peppers, red onion, and parsley into bite-sized pieces suitable for a salad.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until fully combined, creating a tangy and light dressing.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the diced cucumbers, sweet bell peppers, red onion, and parsley. Drizzle the prepared dressing over the vegetables.
- Toss Salad: Gently toss all salad ingredients together until everything is evenly coated with the flavorful dressing.
- Chill: Place the salad in the refrigerator and chill for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and intensify.
- Serve: Serve the salad cold as a refreshing side dish or a light, healthy meal, perfect for warm days or as a complement to your main course.
Notes
- For an extra crunch, add some toasted nuts like walnuts or almonds.
- You can substitute lemon juice with lime juice for a different citrus flavor.
- This salad is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Add a pinch of chili flakes for a spicy kick if you like.
- Use a mandoline slicer for quicker and more uniform vegetable cuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: cucumber salad, sweet bell pepper salad, fresh vegetable salad, lemon olive oil dressing, healthy side dish, light meal
