If you’re looking for a quick and healthy salad to put together in a short amount of time, we’ve got the perfect recipe for you. This Balsamic Red Pepper and Cucumber Salad uses a small selection of ingredients; it is highly flavourful and pairs well with a wide array of main meals.

Everyone thinks that a salad should use at least 7 or 8 ingredients to be considered wholesome. Well, this isn’t true. The most distinguished salads globally, such as the Italian Insalata Caprese and the French Salade Verte, are characterized by their reliance on three or four high-quality ingredients that serve as a refreshing complement to the main course. After all, salads should enhance the main meal and not detract from it.

Ingredients

Red Pepper, Cucumber, Salt, Balsamic Vinegar and Olive oil.

Red peppers are an absolute necessity for this salad; it has a sweeter taste that works with the Balsamic vinegar and olive oil combination. Green bell peppers are earthy and sharp, whilst yellow peppers are somewhat muted in their taste. When it comes to salad dressing, you might be surprised to learn that just three ingredients—balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and salt—can create a bright, tangy, and highly flavourful dressing. This simple salad dressing works well with the crunchy cucumbers and the sweet red bell peppers.

Instructions

Wash the cucumber and red bell pepper. Slice both vegetables into cubes. Add the vegetables to a bowl. Add balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and salt. Mix well until combined. Serve immediately.

What can you Serve with Balsamic Red pepper & Cucumber Salad?

This salad can pair with many different types of main meals. You can serve this salad with Lentil Soup, Grilled Fish, Lamb Curry, Lamb Kofta, Chicken Shawarma, Cajun Shrimps and more.

How to Store the Balsamic Red Pepper & Cucumber Salad?

This salad can be stored in the fridge for one to two days. You can also chop up a large amount and store for longer period of time in the fridge without adding in the salad dressing, this will ensure that the vegetables stay fresh.

Red Pepper and Cucumber Salad

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Servings:

Calories: 48kcal

Author: thetastejournal.com

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Ingredients

▢ 1 Cucumber – Chopped into Cubes.
▢ 1 Red Bell Pepper – Chopped into Cubes.
▢ 1 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
▢ 1 tbsp Olive Oil
▢ ¼ tsp Salt – Adjust to taste.

Instructions

Wash the cucumber and red bell pepper. Slice into cubes. Add the vegetables into a bowl. Add balsamic vinegar, olive oil and salt. Mix well until combined. Serve immediately.