Description
This Viral Mini Sweet Pepper and Cucumber Salad is a colorful, crunchy mix of fresh mini peppers, crisp cucumbers, feta cheese, and herbs tossed in a zesty lemon dressing. Bright, refreshing, and ready in minutes.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb mini sweet peppers, sliced into rings
- 1 lb mini cucumbers, sliced
- 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 tsp salt
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Slice the mini peppers into rings and the cucumbers into thin rounds. Thinly slice the red onion and chop the parsley.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until combined.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced peppers, cucumbers, red onion, and parsley.
- Pour the lemon dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to coat.
- Add the crumbled feta cheese and toss lightly again to distribute evenly.
- Serve immediately or chill for 15 minutes before serving for extra crispness.
Notes
- Use high-quality olive oil for a richer flavor.
- Chill before serving for the best taste and texture.
- Add the feta last to keep it from breaking down.
- For extra crunch, salt cucumbers lightly before mixing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg