Description
Super Easy Bell Pepper Salad is a fresh and vibrant dish that combines crunchy bell peppers, crisp cucumbers, and juicy cherry tomatoes, all beautifully tossed in a tangy balsamic dressing. This quick-to-prepare salad adds a splash of color to any meal and is perfect for summer picnics or busy weeknights. Enjoy it as a side dish or a light meal that bursts with flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mixed bell peppers (red, yellow, green), chopped
- 1 cup seedless cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and chop the bell peppers into bite-sized pieces.
- Dice the cucumber into small cubes.
- Slice the red onion thinly. Optionally soak in cold water for 10 minutes to mellow flavor.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to a mixing bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Toss all chopped vegetables with the dressing until evenly coated. Serve immediately or let sit for 10 minutes for flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg