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Sweet Pepper and Cucumber Salad

This salad combines crisp, fresh peppers and cucumbers dressed in a tangy lemon and honey vinaigrette. The peppers add a subtle sweetness and slight heat, while the cucumbers provide a cooling crunch, resulting in a colorful and refreshing dish with vibrant textures.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: International
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pieces red bell pepper seeded and sliced thin
  • 2 pieces yellow bell pepper seeded and sliced thin
  • 2 medium cucumbers peeled and sliced into half-moons
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon honey lightly warmed to dissolve
  • 1 pinch salt to taste
  • 1 pinch black pepper freshly ground

Equipment

  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Serving bowls

Method
 

  1. Prepare all the vegetables by thinly slicing the red and yellow peppers and peeling and slicing the cucumbers into half-moons. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, honey, a pinch of salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and slightly tangy.
  3. Pour the dressing over the sliced vegetables and toss gently to coat everything evenly. The vibrant colors of the peppers and cucumbers should be visible all around and the vegetables will start to glisten with the dressing.
  4. Give the salad one final gentle toss to ensure the dressing is evenly distributed and the flavors meld together.
  5. Transfer the salad to serving bowls or plates and serve immediately for maximum crunch and freshness.

Notes

For extra flavor, add chopped fresh herbs like parsley or mint. Adjust sweetness or acidity with more honey or lemon juice as preferred.