Bright Cucumber Sweet Pepper Salad with Red Onion
A crisp and colorful salad with cucumbers, sweet bell peppers, and a zesty lemon vinaigrette, perfect for summer or as a side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
2 large English cucumbers, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 orange bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Optional: 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
Optional: 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Optional: 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
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Slice cucumbers and bell peppers thinly. Prepare optional vegetables.
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Chop parsley and combine with vegetables in a large bowl.
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Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and black pepper for dressing.
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Pour dressing over vegetables and toss gently.
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Add optional feta, cherry tomatoes, or red onion if desired.
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Serve immediately or refrigerate briefly to meld flavors.
Notes
Avoid dressing too far in advance to keep cucumbers crisp. Adjust herbs and seasoning to taste.