Green and Red Pepper Salad
Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, this Green and Red Pepper Salad is a feast for the eyes and the palate. Featuring crisp green and red bell peppers, crunchy cucumber slices, and delicate slivers of red onion, this vibrant salad is tossed in a tangy red wine vinaigrette enhanced with a touch of honey and garlic. Fresh parsley adds an aromatic herbal note, perfectly complementing the medley of textures and flavors. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this easy salad is ideal for a quick lunch, refreshing side dish, or light summer dinner. Whether served immediately or chilled to let the flavors meld, this colorful salad is a nutritious and flavorful addition to your table. Keywords: green and red pepper salad, fresh bell pepper recipes, quick healthy salad, no-cook salad, red wine vinaigrette salad.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium Green bell pepper
- 2 medium Red bell pepper
- 1 small Red onion
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
Instructions
Wash the green and red bell peppers, then remove the stems, seeds, and membranes. Slice them into thin strips.
Peel and thinly slice the red onion into half-moons.
Wash the cucumber, then slice it into thin rounds. Optionally, remove the seeds if desired.
In a small bowl, prepare the vinaigrette by whisking together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
Chop the fresh parsley finely and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the green and red pepper slices, red onion, cucumber, and parsley.
Pour the vinaigrette over the vegetables and toss well to evenly coat.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed with additional salt or pepper.
Transfer the salad to a serving dish. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
613 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.4 g | 54% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.1 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1213 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.4 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.2 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.7 g | ||
| Protein | 8.5 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 128 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 1681 mg | 36% | |
*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.
