Easy Cucumber Sweet Pepper Salad in 10 Minutes
Easy Cucumber Sweet Pepper Salad in 10 minutes. After making this many times, I’ve perfected the balance of crispy cucumbers and sweet peppers in a tangy dressing. Better than takeout! Jump to the recipe card or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Crispy Spicy Oven Baked Chicken Wings Recipe and Easy Baked Cinnamon Banana Fritters with Honey Drizzle.
Why This Easy Cucumber Sweet Pepper Salad in 10 Minutes Is Pure Comfort
- Crispy cucumbers and sweet peppers
- Tangy dressing with a hint of sweetness
- Ready in just 10 minutes
- Perfect for a quick and healthy side dish
What You'll Need for Easy Cucumber Sweet Pepper Salad 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 sweet bell peppers
- 1/2 red onion
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Fresh parsley or dill
- Optional: Crumbled feta cheese
📝 Ingredient Notes
- cucumber: Use a mandoline or vegetable peeler to create thin, uniform slices.
- sweet bell peppers: Any color works, but red and yellow add a pop of color.
🛒 Tools & Equipment I Recommend
- Mandoline Slicer — Ensures thin, even slices for perfect texture. → See on Amazon
- Vegetable Peeler — Effortlessly creates thin, uniform slices. → See on Amazon
How to Make Easy Cucumber Sweet Pepper Salad in 10 Minutes
- Prepare the vegetables: Slice the cucumber and sweet peppers thinly. Finely chop the red onion.
- Make the dressing: Whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Combine and serve: Toss the vegetables with the dressing. Top with fresh herbs and crumbled feta if desired.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Easy Cucumber Sweet Pepper Salad in 10 Minutes
- Common mistake and fix: Don't over-dress the salad. Start with less dressing and add more to taste. You can always add more, but you can't take it out.
- Tip: For a spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the dressing.
- Tip: Make a double batch and store in the fridge for up to 5 days. The flavors will meld together and the salad will stay crispy.
Storing & Reheating Easy Cucumber Sweet Pepper Salad in 10 Minutes
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Make-ahead tip: Yes, make ahead and store in the fridge.
Freezing Easy Cucumber Sweet Pepper Salad in 10 Minutes
Not recommended for freezing.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Not applicable. Microwave: Not applicable.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a lighter dressing, use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise.
- Best substitution: Substitute the red onion with shallots for a milder flavor.
- Make-ahead: Prepare the vegetables and dressing separately. Combine just before serving to keep the cucumbers crispy.
- Scaling: Easily double or triple the recipe for a crowd.
- Troubleshooting: If the salad becomes watery, drain the excess liquid before serving.
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Easy Cucumber Sweet Pepper Salad in 10 Minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 large cucumber
- 2 sweet bell peppers
- 1/2 red onion
Seasonings
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Toppings
- Fresh parsley or dill
- Crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: Slice the cucumber and sweet peppers thinly. Finely chop the red onion.
- Make the dressing: Whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Combine and serve: Toss the vegetables with the dressing. Top with fresh herbs and crumbled feta if desired.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a lighter dressing, use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise.
- Best substitution: Substitute the red onion with shallots for a milder flavor.
- Make-ahead: Prepare the vegetables and dressing separately. Combine just before serving to keep the cucumbers crispy.
- Scaling: Easily double or triple the recipe for a crowd.
- Troubleshooting: If the salad becomes watery, drain the excess liquid before serving.
Storage
- Fridge: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Freezer: Not recommended for freezing.
- Oven reheat: Not applicable.
- Microwave reheat: Not applicable.
- Make ahead: Yes, make ahead and store in the fridge.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 80
- Protein: 1g
- Fat: 6g
- Carbs: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sat. Fat: 1g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Easy Cucumber Sweet Pepper Salad in 10 Minutes FAQs
Yes, prepare the vegetables and dressing separately. Combine just before serving to keep the cucumbers crispy.
Cucumbers release water over time. Drain the excess liquid before serving.
No, freezing will make the cucumbers mushy.
No, the air fryer is not suitable for making salads.
Shallots provide a milder flavor and can be used as a substitute.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Easy Cucumber Sweet Pepper Salad 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!
