Easy Cucumber Sweet Pepper Salad Ready in 10 Minutes
Easy Cucumber Sweet Pepper Salad is the perfect summer side dish, ready in just 10 minutes. After making this many times, I discovered the trick to keeping it crispy is to salt the cucumbers first. It’s fresh, light, and better than takeout. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Roasted Beet Salad with Feta and Fresh Dill and Pesto Eggs on Avocado Toast Easy Breakfast Recipe.
Why This Easy Cucumber Sweet Pepper Salad Ready in 10 Minutes Is Pure Comfort
- Crispy cucumbers and sweet peppers
- Light, refreshing, and perfect for summer
- Ready in just 10 minutes
- Better than takeout and healthier too
What You'll Need for Easy Cucumber Sweet Pepper Salad Ready in 10 Minutes
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- 1 large cucumber
- 2 medium sweet peppers
- 1/2 red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: Crumbled feta cheese
- Optional: Chopped Kalamata olives
- Optional: Sliced cherry tomatoes
📝 Ingredient Notes
- cucumber: Use a mandoline or sharp knife to slice thinly.
- sweet peppers: Any color will do, but red and yellow add a pop of color.
🛒 Tools & Equipment I Recommend
- Mandoline Slicer — Ensures perfectly thin, even slices for crispy salad. → See on Amazon
- Sharp Kitchen Knife — Makes quick work of slicing and dicing vegetables. → See on Amazon
How to Make Easy Cucumber Sweet Pepper Salad Ready in 10 Minutes
- Prepare the cucumbers: Slice the cucumber thinly, sprinkle with salt, and let sit for 10 minutes. Rinse and pat dry.
- Slice the peppers and onion: Slice the sweet peppers and red onion thinly.
- Combine the salad: In a large bowl, combine the cucumbers, peppers, onion, dill, and parsley.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, honey, and black pepper.
- Toss and serve: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour to let the flavors meld.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Easy Cucumber Sweet Pepper Salad Ready in 10 Minutes
- Time-saving tip: Prepare the salad up to 1 hour ahead, but dress just before serving to keep it crispy.
- Common mistake and fix: Don't over-dress the salad. Start with less dressing and add more if needed.
- Make-ahead tip: Store the salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. The cucumbers may release some water, so drain before serving.
Storing & Reheating Easy Cucumber Sweet Pepper Salad Ready in 10 Minutes
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: Prepare up to 1 hour ahead, but dress just before serving.
Freezing Easy Cucumber Sweet Pepper Salad Ready in 10 Minutes
Not suitable for freezing.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Not necessary. Microwave: Not necessary.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the dressing.
- Best substitution: Substitute the sweet peppers with bell peppers for a similar flavor.
- Make-ahead: Prepare the salad up to 1 hour ahead, but dress just before serving.
- Scaling: This recipe is easily doubled or tripled for a crowd.
- Troubleshooting: If the salad is too watery, drain it before serving.
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Easy Cucumber Sweet Pepper Salad Ready in 10 Minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 large cucumber
- 2 medium sweet peppers
- 1/2 red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Seasonings
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Optional Toppings
- Crumbled feta cheese
- Chopped Kalamata olives
- Sliced cherry tomatoes
Instructions
- Prepare the cucumbers: Slice the cucumber thinly, sprinkle with salt, and let sit for 10 minutes. Rinse and pat dry.
- Slice the peppers and onion: Slice the sweet peppers and red onion thinly.
- Combine the salad: In a large bowl, combine the cucumbers, peppers, onion, dill, and parsley.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, honey, and black pepper.
- Toss and serve: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour to let the flavors meld.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the dressing.
- Best substitution: Substitute the sweet peppers with bell peppers for a similar flavor.
- Make-ahead: Prepare the salad up to 1 hour ahead, but dress just before serving.
- Scaling: This recipe is easily doubled or tripled for a crowd.
- Troubleshooting: If the salad is too watery, drain it before serving.
Storage
- Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Not suitable for freezing.
- Oven reheat: Not necessary.
- Microwave reheat: Not necessary.
- Make ahead: Prepare up to 1 hour ahead, but dress just before serving.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 120
- Protein: 2g
- Fat: 8g
- Carbs: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sat. Fat: 1g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Easy Cucumber Sweet Pepper Salad Ready in 10 Minutes FAQs
Yes, prepare the salad up to 1 hour ahead, but dress just before serving to keep it crispy.
Cucumbers release water as they sit. To fix, drain the salad before serving.
Yes, bell peppers can be substituted for sweet peppers.
Store the salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. The cucumbers may release some water, so drain before serving.
Yes, this salad is naturally gluten-free.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Easy Cucumber Sweet Pepper Salad Ready in 10 Minutes and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!
