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Cucumber Sweet Pepper Salad

Crisp Cucumber Sweet Pepper Salad for Refreshing Summer Vibes

Enjoy this vibrant Cucumber Sweet Pepper Salad, a gluten-free delight perfect for summer picnics and barbecues.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Cucumbers Sliced into half-moons
  • 1 cup Sweet Bell Peppers Mixed colors like red, yellow, or orange
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion Finely chopped, soaked to soften flavor
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Finely chopped
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil Can substitute with avocado oil
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed, can substitute with lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Adjust to taste

Equipment

  • cutting board
  • sharp knife
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash the cucumbers and sweet bell peppers thoroughly under cool running water.
  2. Slice the cucumbers into half-moons and the bell peppers into bite-sized strips.
  3. Finely chop the red onion and fresh parsley.
  4. Soak the chopped red onion in cold water for about 10 minutes to mellow the flavor.
  5. Drain and pat dry the red onion before mixing with other ingredients.
Dressing & Mixing
  1. In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine all chopped vegetables and gently fold them together.
  3. Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss gently to coat evenly.
Chilling & Serving
  1. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Before serving, give the salad a gentle toss and ladle into bowls or a serving platter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 320mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For optimal flavor, allow the salad to chill before serving. Fresh ingredients are key for the best taste.

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