Cucumber and Bell Pepper Salad Recipe: Easy Refreshing Delight
A refreshing salad that combines crunchy cucumbers and bell peppers for a light and healthy dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salads
- Method: Raw
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cucumbers
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 1/4 cup red onion
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop cucumbers and bell peppers into bite-sized pieces.
- Finely slice the red onion.
- In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, bell peppers, and red onion.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro.
- Make ahead of time for a quick and easy side dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg