Confetti Cucumber Salad
Brighten up your table with Confetti Cucumber Salad, a vibrant medley of crisp cucumbers, sweet bell peppers, shredded carrots, and zesty red onion, all tossed in a tangy homemade vinaigrette. This refreshing salad gets an herby kick from fresh parsley and dill, while a touch of honey balances the flavors perfectly. Ready in just 20 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is a feast for both the eyes and the palate, making it the perfect side dish for summer barbecues or light lunches. Serve it chilled for maximum crunch and flavor, and enjoy a healthy, colorful addition to your meal rotation. Whether you're searching for a gluten-free, vegetarian-friendly option or simply love salads that burst with freshness, this recipe checks all the boxes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large cucumbers
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 medium yellow bell pepper
- 1 large carrot
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and peel the cucumbers. Cut them in half lengthwise, scrape out the seeds with a spoon, and dice into small pieces.
Wash the red and yellow bell peppers. Remove the stems and seeds, then dice them into small, evenly sized pieces.
Peel the carrot and shred it using a box grater or food processor.
Peel and finely dice the red onion.
Chop the fresh parsley and dill finely.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced cucumbers, bell peppers, shredded carrot, diced red onion, parsley, and dill.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, white wine vinegar, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the vegetables in the mixing bowl. Toss gently to ensure all the vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lemon juice if needed.
Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish or appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
651 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.9 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.9 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1258 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.9 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.2 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.7 g | ||
| Protein | 9.0 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 185 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 1991 mg | 42% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
