Cucumber and Sweet Pepper Salad (Printable)
Fresh cucumbers and sweet peppers in tangy lemon-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
# Directions:
01 - Combine the cucumbers, sweet bell peppers, red onion, cherry tomatoes, parsley, and dill in a large salad bowl.
02 - Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl or jar until fully emulsified.
03 - Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to coat. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately or chill for 20–30 minutes for enhanced flavor.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The dressing comes together in seconds but makes everything taste restaurant fancy
- It stays crisp for days, making it perfect for meal prep or summer picnics
02 -
- Thinly slicing the vegetables makes a huge difference in how the dressing absorbs and how pleasant each bite feels
- Letting the salad rest for even 15 minutes transforms it from good to absolutely incredible
03 -
- If your cucumbers have thick skin, peel strips off before slicing for easier eating
- Use a mandoline if you have one for those paper thin, professional looking slices