Bell Pepper Salad

Bright, crisp, and bursting with flavor, this Bell Pepper Salad is the perfect addition to your table as a vibrant appetizer or refreshing side dish. Featuring a colorful trio of red, yellow, and green bell peppers, along with crunchy English cucumber, zesty red onion, and fragrant fresh parsley, this salad is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. A tangy vinaigrette made with extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, a touch of honey, and minced garlic ties the ingredients together in perfect harmony. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this nutrient-packed salad is ideal for busy weeknights, summer cookouts, or any occasion that calls for a healthy, flavor-forward dish. Serve it chilled or at room temperature to let the bold, fresh flavors shine!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 Red bell pepper
• 1 Yellow bell pepper
• 1 Green bell pepper
• 1 English cucumber
• 0.5 Red onion
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry all the vegetables.

Step 2

Slice the red, yellow, and green bell peppers in half lengthwise. Remove the seeds and membranes, then slice them into thin strips.

Step 3

Slice the English cucumber in half lengthwise, then cut it into thin half-moons.

Step 4

Peel and thinly slice the red onion.

Step 5

Finely chop the fresh parsley.

Step 6

In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced bell peppers, cucumber, red onion, and chopped parsley.

Step 7

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, minced garlic cloves, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 8

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently until everything is well coated.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 10

Let the salad sit for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 11

Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature as a refreshing appetizer or side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	955.4 grams (955.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	603

Total Fat 43.40g	56%
Saturated Fat 6.30g	32%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1213mg	53%
Total Carbohydrate 54.20g	20%
Dietary Fiber 11.30g	40%
Total Sugars 22.80g
Protein 8.40g	17%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 139mg	11%
Iron 4mg	20%
Potassium 1692mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 60.9%

Protein: 5.2%

Carbs: 33.8%