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Vibrant Pepper Salad with Honey-Lemon Vinaigrette
This vibrant pepper salad is a feast for the eyes and palate, showcasing a medley of colorful bell peppers, juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and zesty red onion, all brought together by a tangy honey-lemon vinaigrette. It's the perfect side dish for summer barbecues or a refreshing lunch on a warm day. The combination of sweet and savory flavors makes this salad not just a dish, but an experience that transports you to sun-drenched Mediterranean markets. Historically, salads like this have been enjoyed for centuries, celebrating the bounty of fresh vegetables.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- Green bell pepper
- 1, sliced
- Yellow bell pepper
- 1, sliced
- Red bell pepper
- 1, sliced
- Tomatoes
- 2, diced
- Cucumber
- 1, diced
- Red onion
- 1/2, thinly sliced
- Fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup, chopped
- Olive oil
- 1/4 cup
- Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons, freshly squeezed
- Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon
- Honey
- 1 tablespoon
- Salt
- to taste
- Black pepper
- to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced green, yellow, and red bell peppers, diced tomatoes, diced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, and chopped parsley.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until well-combined and emulsified to create the vinaigrette dressing.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the salad mixture and toss gently to ensure all the veggies are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld beautifully and enhances the overall taste.
- Before serving, give the salad a gentle toss and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Enjoy chilled!
Dietary Information
Servings: 4 • Dish Type: Salad • Prep Time: 15 minutes • Cook Time: 0 minutes • Calories: 150 • Fat: 14g • Carbs: 10g • Protein: 2g • Sodium: 50mg • Sugar: 3g
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