Cucumber salad with bell pepper and red onion

Name: Cucumber salad with bell pepper and red onion
Ingredients: 500 g cucumbers; 1 large red onion (200 g); 1 yellow bell pepper (150 g); 15 g parsley; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper; 70 ml white wine vinegar; 50 ml sunflower oil; 2 tablespoons sugar

Salad - Cucumber salad with bell pepper and red onion by Astrid J. - Recipia

Cucumber salad with bell pepper and red onion is usually served alongside roast pork, beef, or lamb. The cucumbers, cut into diamonds, stay crisp, while the onion, yellow bell pepper, and sweet-and-sour dressing mingle as the salad chills. I like to serve it very cold, straight from the bowl. Prep: 20 minutes. Cook: 0 minutes. Rest: at least 60 minutes. Total time: at least 80 minutes. Serves: 4. About 180 kcal and 2 g protein per serving.

Ingredients

500 g cucumbers
1 large red onion (200 g)
1 yellow bell pepper (150 g)
15 g parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
70 ml white wine vinegar
50 ml sunflower oil
2 tablespoons sugar

Preparation

1. Cut the cucumbers into diamonds, the red onion into julienne strips, and the yellow bell pepper into small cubes. Put them in a bowl. 2. Chop the parsley and add it to the vegetables. Add the salt, pepper, white wine vinegar, sunflower oil, and sugar, then toss. 3. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 60 minutes.

Notes

Look for firm cucumbers with smooth skin; very large ones often have more developed seeds and can be watery. If the skin is bitter, peel it in thin strips, without peeling down to the flesh. I chill it an hour before the meal, and when I make a larger batch, I keep the same proportions. Serve it alongside roast pork, beef, or lamb. It keeps covered in the fridge for up to 3 days, although the cucumbers gradually soften as they sit.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use red bell pepper instead of yellow?

Yes, use one small red bell pepper, about 120 g; it will change the color of the salad, but it goes well with the other vegetables.

Why does liquid collect in the bowl?

The salt draws water out of the cucumbers as the salad sits. If they seem very watery, leave them in a strainer for 10 minutes after cutting, then toss the salad.

Do I need to peel the cucumbers?

No, not if the skin is tender; if it is thick, peel it in strips about 1 cm wide and leave the rest of the skin on the cucumbers.