Description
A vibrant salad featuring fresh cucumbers, bell peppers, radishes, and a zesty dressing that brings comfort and joy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cucumbers (English or Persian)
- 2 bell peppers (red, yellow, or orange)
- 5 radishes
- 1 large carrot
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (parsley or cilantro) for garnish
- Feta cheese or toasted nuts for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Wash all vegetables thoroughly.
- Cut cucumbers in half lengthwise, then slice into half-moons.
- Remove seeds from bell peppers and chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Thinly slice radishes and julienne or grate the carrot.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, toss the cucumbers, bell peppers, radishes, and carrots together.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Add chopped herbs and gently mix until evenly coated.
- Garnish with feta cheese or nuts if desired and serve immediately. For best flavor, let it chill in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Using organic vegetables enhances flavor. Make ahead for the flavors to meld. Avoid using wilted vegetables for the best crunch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: salad, fresh vegetables, zesty, crunchy, vegetarian