Calling all cucumber and pepper lovers! This refreshing salad is a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. With its vibrant colors and crisp crunch, this salad is a sight to behold. It's made with fresh cucumbers, bell peppers, red onions, and a tangy dressing that perfectly complements the vegetables. In just a few minutes, you can whip up a healthy and delicious side dish that will be the star of any potluck or barbecue. This versatile salad can be served alongside grilled meats, fish, or tofu, or enjoyed as a light lunch or snack. With variations including a spicy version, a Greek-inspired dressing, and a creamy dill sauce, there's a recipe for every palate. Get ready to elevate your salad game with this delightful pepper and cucumber salad!
Let's cook with our recipes!
CUCUMBER SALAD WITH ONION, TOMATOES AND GREEN BELL PEPPER
There are a lot of cucumber salad recipes on Zaar, but I haven't found one exactly like mine. This is very refreshing, especially during July and August.
Provided by Andtototoo
Categories Low Protein
Time 4h15m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Peel the cucumbers, slit in half lengthwise and remove any large seeds and then thinly slice.
- Thinly slice the onion into half rounds.
- Dice your tomatoes (make sure that they are very ripe and full of flavor).
- Sliver the green bell pepper.
- Put the vegetables into a large serving dish/bowl. Sometimes I'll add extra cucumbers to the mixture, depending on their size.
- Add 2-3 Table. white vinegar, as desired.
- Add 2-3 Table. vegetable oil, as desired.
- Fill the bowl with water.
- Generously sprinkle with ground black pepper and especially salt. Taste to make sure that the water has a good flavor and that there is enough salt.
- Chill for a good 4 hours. Serve in small bowls or ramekins. The water that you serve with this salad is especially refreshing.
- Cooking time is the minimum chilling time.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 91, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 8, Carbohydrate 11.8, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 5.9, Protein 2.1
SPICY TOMATO, PEPPER, CUCUMBER, MINT, AND PARSLEY SALAD
Steps:
- Salad:
- Cut the tomatoes in half crosswise and squeeze lightly to remove the seeds. With a serrated knife, dice the tomatoes and transfer to a strainer to drain. In a salad bowl, mix together the cucumber, greens, scallions, herbs, jalapeños, and capers. Add the tomatoes.
- Dressing:
- To make the dressing, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, lemon zest,and salt and pepper to taste. Pour over the salad and toss. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes to give the flavors time to meld. Sprinkle with sumac before serving if you like.
TOMATO, CUCUMBER, AND GREEN PEPPER CHOPPED SALAD
Make and share this Tomato, Cucumber, and Green Pepper Chopped Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by swissms
Categories Greens
Time 15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix lemon juice and garlic in large bowl. Whisk in oil. Add remaining ingredients; toss. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 170.4, Fat 14.1, SaturatedFat 2, Sodium 17.2, Carbohydrate 11.1, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 4.5, Protein 2.8
PICKLED CUCUMBER, SQUASH, AND RED PEPPER SALAD
Categories Salad Vegetarian Quick & Easy Vinegar Cucumber Bell Pepper Summer Chill Yellow Squash Simmer Gourmet
Yield Makes 8 Servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Make pickling liquid:
- In a saucepan simmer pickling liquid ingredients 3 minutes and cool.
- Halve squash lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Halve cucumber lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Cut bell peppers lengthwise into 1/4-inch-wide strips and cut onion into 1/4-inch-thick slices. In a large bowl combine vegetables and pickling liquid. Chill salad, covered, at least 1 day and up to 4. Before serving, drain salad.
BULGAR, RED PEPPER, CUCUMBER, AND FETA SALAD
Make and share this Bulgar, Red Pepper, Cucumber, and Feta Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Engrossed
Categories Grains
Time 40m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place the bulgar wheat in a large bowl, add the boiling water and leave to soak for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally with a fork, until the water has been absorbed.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the oil, lemon juice and seasoning.
- Pour oil mixture over the bulgar wheat, add the herbs and mix well.
- Then mix in the remaining ingredients.
- Cover and chill until required.
- Stir in olives just before serving if desired.
- Serve garnished with lime wedges.
Tips:
- Choose ripe, firm cucumbers: Look for cucumbers that are deep green in color and have no blemishes. Avoid cucumbers that are yellow or have soft spots.
- Peel the cucumbers if desired: Peeling the cucumbers is optional, but it will give the salad a more delicate flavor and texture.
- Slice the cucumbers thinly: This will help the cucumbers absorb the dressing and flavors more easily.
- Use a variety of peppers: Different types of peppers will give your salad different flavors and colors. For a mild salad, use green bell peppers. For a more spicy salad, use red or cayenne peppers.
- Toast the peppercorns: Toasting the peppercorns will bring out their flavor and aroma. You can toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, or until they are fragrant.
- Make the dressing ahead of time: The dressing can be made up to 24 hours ahead of time. This will allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve the salad chilled: This salad is best served chilled. You can chill it for at least 30 minutes before serving, or up to overnight.
Conclusion:
Pepper and cucumber salad is a refreshing, flavorful salad that is perfect for summer. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a variety of peppers and cucumbers to choose from, you can create a salad that is mild or spicy, sweet or sour. So next time you are looking for a light and healthy salad, give this pepper and cucumber salad a try.
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
#30-minutes-or-less #time-to-make #course #main-ingredient #preparation #low-protein #healthy #salads #vegetables #easy #dietary #low-sodium #low-cholesterol #low-carb #healthy-2 #low-in-something #peppers #tomatoes
You'll also love