Cucumber and Sweet Pepper Salad (Printable)

Crisp cucumbers and sweet peppers in a zesty herb dressing. Ready in 15 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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

# How to Make It:

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.
05 - Serve immediately, or chill for 20–30 minutes for enhanced flavor.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • No cooking required and it comes together in under 15 minutes
  • The vegetables stay crisp and vibrant even after the dressing sits
  • Its endlessly adaptable based on whats in your fridge
02 -
  • The vegetables will release water as they sit so if making this ahead wait to dress it until shortly before serving
  • Salt your sliced cucumbers and let them drain for fifteen minutes if you want an extra crisp texture
  • The dressing recipe makes just enough to coat without leaving a pool at the bottom of the bowl
03 -
  • Use a mandoline if you want perfectly thin slices without much effort
  • Let the dressed salad sit for at least 20 minutes before serving for the best flavor

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