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Cucumber Sweet Pepper Salad

Cucumber Sweet Pepper Salad

Cucumber Sweet Pepper Salad is a delightful and refreshing dish that captures the essence of summer. This vibrant salad features crisp cucumbers and colorful sweet peppers, all tossed together with a light honey-apple cider vinaigrette. Perfect as a quick lunch or a side dish for any meal, it’s packed with flavor and nutrients while being incredibly easy to prepare.

  • Total Time: 48 minute
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

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  • 2 large cucumbers
  • 2 sweet peppers (red or yellow)
  • 1/4 red onion
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Thinly slice the cucumbers and pat them dry.
  2. Cut the sweet peppers into strips.
  3. Slice the red onion thinly.
  4. In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper.
  5. Combine the vegetables in a large bowl, pour the vinaigrette over them, and toss gently to coat.
  6. Serve on a platter or in individual bowls, garnished with fresh parsley.
  • Author: Emmeline
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: None
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
  • Calories: 80
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 9g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: For added crunch, consider including nuts or seeds. Chill the salad for about 15 minutes before serving to enhance the flavors.

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