Description
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with flavor, the Viral Mini Sweet Pepper and Cucumber Salad is your go-to dish for summer gatherings. Crisp mini sweet peppers mingle with crunchy cucumbers and sharp red onion, all tossed in a zesty olive oil and balsamic vinegar dressing. This quick-to-make salad not only looks stunning but also brings a delightful crunch to any meal, making it perfect as a side dish or light lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mini sweet peppers, chopped
- 1 cup English cucumber, sliced
- 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash all vegetables thoroughly. Chop mini sweet peppers and slice cucumbers into thin rounds.
- Thinly slice the red onion. Rinse under cold water to reduce sharpness if desired.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped mini sweet peppers, cucumbers, red onion, and parsley. Toss gently.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 days without dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg