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Crisp cucumber sweet pepper salad tossed in a glossy garlic Dijon vinaigrette with fresh herbs.

Cucumber Sweet Pepper Salad

Rebecca Blumer
This crisp cucumber sweet pepper salad combines crunchy peppers, tender cucumber, and red onion tossed in a zesty garlic Dijon vinaigrette. Ready in minutes for a refreshing side.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Rest Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 97 kcal

Equipment

  • Small bowl
  • large bowl
  • Whisk

Ingredients
 

  • 2 cups cucumber thinly sliced or diced
  • 2 cups mixed color bell peppers thinly sliced or diced
  • ¼ cup red onion diced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, dill, or basil a combination may be used
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar or lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Make the vinaigrette by briskly whisking the olive oil, vinegar or lemon juice, Dijon, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Look for a lightly cloudy mixture with the garlic evenly suspended rather than separate pools of oil.
  • Gather the cucumber, peppers, red onion, and chopped herbs in the large bowl, then pour over the vinaigrette and lift the vegetables gently through it. The pieces should have an even sheen, with herbs scattered throughout the bowl.
  • Give the salad 10 to 15 minutes to rest, or keep it refrigerated until serving, then taste and adjust the salt and pepper if needed. The onion’s sharpness should mellow while the cucumber and peppers retain a firm, refreshing bite.

Notes

Texture tip: Dry the vegetables thoroughly before slicing and scoop out watery cucumber seeds so the dressing does not become diluted.
Flavor rest: Wait to adjust salt and pepper until after the 10 to 15 minute resting period, as the vegetables release juices that balance the vinaigrette.
Make-ahead tip: Store the cut vegetables and vinaigrette in separate containers in the refrigerator to protect crispness until ready to toss and serve.
Nutrition information is an estimate based on common ingredients and serving sizes. Values may vary depending on brands, portions, and substitutions.

Nutrition

Calories: 97kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 19mgPotassium: 210mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 850IUVitamin C: 65mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 1mg
Keyword crisp summer salad, cucumber pepper salad, cucumber sweet pepper salad
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