Cucumber and Sweet Pepper Salad (Printable)

Fresh cucumbers and sweet peppers tossed in a tangy herby 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 with additional salt or pepper if needed.
05 - Serve immediately, or refrigerate for 20–30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

# Expert Hacks:

01 -
  • The vegetables stay incredibly crisp even after sitting in the dressing for hours
  • You probably have everything you need in the refrigerator right now
02 -
  • Do not add the dressing until right before serving or the vegetables will release too much water
  • Fresh herbs make all the difference here, so please do not substitute with dried ones
03 -
  • Use a mandoline if you have one for perfectly even slices
  • Let the sliced onion sit in cold water for 10 minutes to mellow its sharpness

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