Cucumber Sweet Pepper Salad (Printable)
Cucumbers and sweet peppers combine in a vibrant, refreshing salad with a zesty lemon-herb dressing.
# Ingredient List:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced
02 - 2 large sweet bell peppers (red, yellow, or orange), thinly sliced
03 - 1/4 small red onion, very thinly sliced
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
→ Dressing
05 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
06 - 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
07 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
08 - 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
09 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
# Steps:
01 - In a large salad bowl, combine sliced cucumbers, sweet bell peppers, red onion, and parsley.
02 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey or maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until fully emulsified.
03 - Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture. Toss thoroughly to ensure even coating.
04 - Allow the salad to rest for 10 minutes so the flavors meld.
05 - Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Uses everyday ingredients you probably already have in your fridge and pantry
- Completely gluten-free vegan-friendly and quick to prepare
- Versatile enough to pair with almost any main dish from grilled fish to plant-based proteins
- Delightfully hydrating and satisfying during hot weather
02 -
- Crisp raw veggies make this salad both hydrating and filling
- Naturally gluten-free vegan and can be made without common allergens
- Ready in less than fifteen minutes with no cooking needed
03 -
- Always use a sharp knife for the cleanest cucumber slices as ragged cuts will release water and dull the texture
- Letting the salad sit for a few minutes before serving is a must for deeper flavor
- For an eye-catching platter layer the veggies artfully and scatter with extra parsley right before bringing to the table