Sweet Pepper Cucumber Salad 🥒🫑🧀
A Cool, Creamy, and Colorful Summer Side Dish
Introduction
This Sweet Pepper Cucumber Salad is the crisp, refreshing bite your summer table needs. Made with crunchy cucumbers, colorful sweet peppers, and tossed in a light Greek yogurt dressing, it’s equal parts creamy, tangy, and fresh. Whether you’re serving it alongside grilled meats, packing it for a picnic, or adding it to a potluck spread, this salad delivers bright flavor with minimal effort.
It’s healthy, hydrating, and totally customizable—your summer go-to just arrived.
Why I Love This Recipe
You know those side dishes that somehow steal the spotlight? This is one of them. The cool crunch of cucumber meets the natural sweetness of peppers, all tied together with a zesty yogurt-based dressing and fresh dill. Optional feta brings a salty pop that takes it up a notch.
It’s fast, fresh, and keeps beautifully chilled—perfect for hot days and busy schedules.
📝 Ingredients
- 4 large cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced 🥒
- 2 large sweet peppers, seeded and thinly sliced (any color works) 🫑
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice 🍋
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp salt 🧂
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup chopped fresh dill
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional) 🧀
🔁 Swaps and Add-Ons
- No yogurt? Use sour cream or a plant-based yogurt for dairy-free.
- Amp up crunch: Add thinly sliced red onion or radishes.
- Go sweet: Mix in a few halved cherry tomatoes or diced apples.
- Feta-free? Try crumbled goat cheese or leave it out entirely for a lighter version.
👩🍳 Instructions
- Combine veggies:
In a large bowl, add sliced cucumbers and sweet peppers. - Make the dressing:
In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth. - Toss the salad:
Pour the yogurt dressing over the veggies. Toss until evenly coated. - Finish with herbs & cheese:
Sprinkle chopped dill over the salad. Add crumbled feta if using. - Chill & serve:
Refrigerate for at least 15–20 minutes before serving. Garnish with extra dill if desired.
💡 Tips for Success
- Slice thin for max crunch and flavor absorption.
- Chill before serving for the most refreshing experience.
- Use fresh dill—dried just doesn’t hit the same.
- Make ahead and hold the feta until just before serving to keep it crisp.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions & Pairings
This salad is the perfect fresh addition to:
- Grilled chicken, salmon, or kebabs
- A Light Tangy Chicken Salad for a full salad spread
- Blueberry Lemonade to keep things cool
- Walking Taco Bar for a crunchy side salad contrast
- Sheet Pan Quesadillas for a bold-meets-bright dinner combo
🧊 Storage & Leftovers
- Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Best when fresh, but still delicious slightly marinated by day two.
- Avoid freezing—cucumbers don’t hold their texture.
🌿 More Fresh Recipes You’ll Love
- A Light Tangy Chicken Salad (No Mayo!)
- Easy Coconut Macaroons – a sweet finish
- Blueberry Lemonade – the summer sip you need
Final Thoughts
This Sweet Pepper Cucumber Salad is light, bright, and wonderfully simple. It brings summer’s best produce to the forefront with a creamy, herbaceous twist that never feels heavy. Whether you’re hosting a cookout, meal prepping, or just need something cooling and colorful, this salad delivers every time.
Tried it? Tag your remix—maybe with extra feta or fresh mint—and follow for more crisp, crowd-pleasing creations! 🥗💚
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