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Cucumber Sweet Pepper Salad

Crisp Cucumber Sweet Pepper Salad for a Refreshing Meal

This Cucumber Sweet Pepper Salad is a refreshing, vibrant dish made from crisp cucumbers and sweet bell peppers, perfect for light meals or as a side.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Cucumbers Diced, can substitute with zucchini or jicama
  • 2 cups Sweet Bell Peppers Diced, any color works
  • 0.5 cups Red Onion Finely chopped
  • 0.25 cups Fresh Parsley Chopped, can substitute with cilantro
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil Can swap with avocado oil
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Can substitute with vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Pepper

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash cucumbers and sweet bell peppers under cool running water. Peel cucumbers if desired and dice both into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine diced cucumbers, sweet bell peppers, red onion, and parsley. Toss gently to distribute evenly.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
  4. Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat without mashing.
  5. Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill the salad before serving for enhanced flavors and maintain crunch by being gentle while tossing.

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