Description
This refreshing Cucumber Sweet Pepper Salad combines crisp cucumbers with colorful bell peppers and a tangy, slightly sweet dressing. Enhanced with fresh dill and a simple vinaigrette, this quick and easy salad is perfect as a light side dish or a healthy main course, ready in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 orange bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine Vegetables: In a large bowl, mix together the thinly sliced cucumbers, red, yellow, and orange bell peppers, and the red onion until evenly distributed.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, and honey until the dressing is smooth and emulsified.
- Toss with Dressing: Pour the dressing over the mixed vegetables, add the chopped fresh dill, and toss gently until all ingredients are well coated with the dressing.
- Season: Add salt and pepper to taste, adjusting the seasoning as desired for the perfect balance of flavors.
- Chill: Refrigerate the salad for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together and the salad to become nicely chilled.
- Serve: Serve the salad chilled as a refreshing side dish or a light and healthy main course.
Notes
- For added crunch, consider topping the salad with toasted nuts or seeds.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey according to your preference.
- This salad can be prepared a few hours in advance to enhance the flavor combination.
- Use fresh, firm cucumbers and ripe bell peppers for the best texture and taste.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
