Description
A vibrant and refreshing Cucumber Sweet Pepper Salad featuring crisp cucumbers and colorful bell peppers tossed in a tangy honey-lemon dressing, perfect as a light side or main dish.
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 the thinly sliced cucumbers, red, yellow, and orange bell peppers, and red onion thoroughly to prepare the base of the salad.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, and honey until the mixture is smooth and well combined to create a tangy and slightly sweet dressing.
- Toss with Dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the mixed vegetables, add the fresh chopped dill, then gently toss everything together until all the vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Season: Add salt and pepper to taste, adjusting the seasoning to balance the flavors in your salad.
- Chill: Refrigerate the salad for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to chill, enhancing its refreshing taste.
- Serve: Serve the salad chilled either as a refreshing side dish or a light main course, perfect for warm weather or healthy meals.
Notes
- Use fresh and crisp cucumbers and bell peppers for the best texture and flavor.
- Adjust the amount of honey depending on your preference for sweetness.
- Can be made a few hours in advance and stored in the fridge to deepen flavors.
- For a vegan version, ensure the honey is substituted with maple syrup or agave nectar.
- This salad pairs beautifully with grilled meats or as a light vegetarian option.
