Description
- Refreshing sweet pepper tomato cucumber salad with a zesty lemon dressing. A healthy, light side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb sweet mini peppers
- 1 lb cherry tomatoes (or colorful grape tomatoes)
- 1 English cucumber (or 5 small garden cucumbers)
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- Juice from ½ large lemon
- ¼ cup fresh dill, chopped
- Sea salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad Dressing:
- In a small bowl, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice and olive oil. Mix until well blended, and set it aside.
- Prepare the Vegetables:
- Rinse all vegetables under cold water and pat them dry with a paper towel.
- Slice the sweet mini peppers, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber into your preferred sizes and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Chop the fresh dill and sprinkle it over the vegetables in the bowl.
- Assemble the Salad:
- If you’re preparing the salad ahead of time, cover the bowl and refrigerate for up to 4 hours.
- When ready to serve, drizzle the dressing over the vegetables and toss until well coated.
- Season the Salad:
- Add sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Toss again and serve immediately.
- Details: This refreshing salad is perfect for a light, nutritious meal or as a side dish. It combines the crispness of cucumbers, the sweetness of mini peppers, and the juiciness of tomatoes, all enhanced by a zesty lemon dressing with fresh dill. A quick and simple recipe that delivers vibrant flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 00 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 130 kcal
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