Cucumber Sweet Pepper Salad Easy Fresh Dinner
This Cucumber Sweet Pepper Salad is a fresh salad perfect for an easy dinner or a quick side dish. It’s great for weeknight meals and a family dinner when you want something light and colorful.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 orange bell pepper thinly sliced
- ¼ cup red onion thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh dill chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the sliced cucumbers and bell peppers along with the red onion in a large mixing bowl.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, and honey until smooth.
- Drizzle this dressing over the vegetables and gently toss to combine.
- Stir in the chopped fresh dill and mix well so all the vegetables are coated.
- Add salt and pepper according to your taste preferences.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving to enhance the flavors.
- Serve cold as a light meal or a refreshing side.
Notes
- For added crunch, consider adding some chopped nuts or seeds
- This salad can be made a few hours in advance for convenience
- Feel free to substitute other herbs if dill is not available
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg