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Easy Cucumber Salad

May 21, 2013 By betsy 5 Comments

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Easy Cucumber Salad. Vinegar, olive oil, salt, pepper, herbs and vegetables. There’s nothing fresher than that. 

Easy Cucumber Salad. Thinly sliced cucumbers, orange and yellow bell peppers and fresh herbs on a brown oval plate

Cucumbers are one of the top 5 quintessential summer vegetables am I right? They’re right up there with tomatoes, beans, corn, and squash. They are easy to grow, and are a garden staple from coast to coast.

I personally have several cucumber plants growing this year, but no actual cucumbers….yet. I’m pretty sure in about a month I’m going to have more cucumbers than I know what to do with. (Pickles anyone?) It’s a good thing I’m now a cucumber fan for the first time in my life. It took me well into my 30’s to finally learn to love this mild veggie staple.

It’s salads like this one that got me to convert. I mean, how good does this look? Can’t you just picture yourself enjoying a plateful of this on a hot summer day?

For this light and refreshing easy cucumber salad I was forced to purchase a cucumber from the grocery store since my plants aren’t quite producing yet, but it was worth it. I’m totally detoxing after consecutive weekends in Chicago and New York, so vegetables are just what I need right now. Plus, its kind of hot in San Diego these days so this was a nice cool treat for lunch.

Overhead of cucumber, orange and yellow bell peppers and fresh herbs on a wooden cutting board

Easy Cucumber Salad
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Cucumber Salad

Easy Cucumber Salad. Vinegar, olive oil, salt, pepper, herbs and vegetables. There's nothing fresher than that. 

Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 75 kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 cup 1-inch slices orange bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup 1-inch slices yellow bell pepper
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 hothouse cucumber sliced

Instructions

  1. Combine the first 6 ingredients in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk.
  2. Add bell peppers and remaining ingredients to vinegar mixture; toss gently to coat.
Nutrition Facts
Cucumber Salad
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 75 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Sodium 1mg0%
Carbohydrates 3g1%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 1g2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

**Recipe adapted from Cooking Light 

Easy Cucumber Salad being tossed in a clear bowl with two hands

I’m hoping to post a garden update sooner than later, but in the meantime I’m interested to hear what other people are growing this year. Raise your hand if cucumbers are among your vegetables! What are your favorite things to make with your garden harvest? Leave me a comment and let me know your favorite straight from the garden dishes are

Easy Cucumber Salad. Thinly sliced cucumbers, orange and yellow peppers and fresh herbs on a dark oval serving platter

Easy Cucumber Salad. Thinly sliced cucumbers, orange and yellow peppers and fresh herbs on a dark oval serving platter

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Filed Under: 30 Minutes or Less, Home/Garden, Recipes, Salads, Side Dishes, Vegetarian/Health Food

Comments

  1. Marianne says

    May 21, 2013 at 5:08 pm

    Looks delicious and very easy! I always eat cucumbers with a greek yogurt dressing so it’ll be nice to try something different … Thanks for sharing !

    Reply
  2. Jackie says

    May 23, 2013 at 8:44 am

    Cucumbers are my favorite! I love just eating them with a little bit of seasoned salt.

    I just made a salad very similar to this but I added feta cheese and some sliced grape tomatoes to it.

    Reply
  3. Iris@cookie chanel says

    May 24, 2013 at 12:17 pm

    This salad looks so refreshing for the summer. I can’t wait to make it!

    Reply
  4. kara noel @small things says

    May 26, 2013 at 8:30 pm

    Yummy!!

    Reply
  5. KayleneP @ The Links Site says

    February 2, 2014 at 1:10 am

    Yum, cucumbers are my favourite summer vegetable – can’t wait to try this salad!

    Reply

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