Cucumber Sweet Pepper Salad (Printable)
Fresh cucumbers and sweet peppers tossed in a tangy herby dressing for a crisp, colorful dish.
# Ingredient List:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced
02 - 2 large sweet bell peppers (red, yellow, or orange), thinly sliced
03 - ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
04 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
→ Fresh Herbs
05 - 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped (optional)
→ Dressing
07 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
08 - 1½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice (or white wine vinegar)
09 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
10 - ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
11 - ½ teaspoon sea salt
12 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
# Steps:
01 - In a large salad bowl, combine the cucumbers, sweet bell peppers, red onion, cherry tomatoes, parsley, and dill.
02 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until fully emulsified.
03 - Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to coat evenly.
04 - Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately, or chill for 20–30 minutes for enhanced flavor.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- No heat required, just refreshing crunch in every bite
- Comes together in fifteen minutes flat
- The flavors actually get better after a short chill
02 -
- Serve within a few hours or the cucumbers will release too much water
- Add the dressing just before serving if making ahead
- Red onion can soak in ice water for ten minutes to mellow its bite
03 -
- Taste a cucumber slice before adding salt since they vary in bitterness
- Room temperature vegetables absorb dressing better than cold ones