Mediterranean cucumber tomato bell pepper salad is colorful, crisp, and refreshing. Best of all, it's ready in just 15 minutes!
Inspired by both Israeli salad and Persian Shirazi salad, this summery dish is full of flavor from fresh vegetables, fragrant herbs, and a zesty lemon dressing.
If you enjoy Mediterranean-style salads like my tomato and grilled corn salad and cucumber and chickpea salad, you'll love this recipe too.
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Really enjoyed the fresh taste of this salad!
- Kristi B.
Ingredients
- Cucumber: English or Persian cucumbers work best for their thin skin and small seeds.
- Cherry or grape tomatoes: Choose red or a colorful mix.
- Bell pepper: Red, orange, or yellow varieties add natural sweetness.
Please see the recipe card for the complete ingredients, measurements, and instructions.
How to make cucumber tomato bell pepper salad
In a large bowl, combine the cucumbers, tomatoes, bell pepper, radishes, parsley, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt. Toss well. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
Serving suggestions
This salad pairs beautifully with many Mediterranean-inspired dishes.
- For a light lunch, serve with homemade sesame seed hummus, pita bread, and stuffed grape leaves.
- As a starter or side, try it with lemony dishes like chickpea orzo soup or roasted potatoes and chickpeas.
- Enjoy alongside veggie burgers and lemon and herb grilled potatoes for an easy outdoor meal.
However you serve this easy vegan cucumber tomato bell pepper salad, it's a fresh and colorful addition to any meal.
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📋 Recipe
Refreshing Cucumber Tomato Bell Pepper Salad
Ingredients
- 1 cucumber, (seeds removed, if desired), sliced
- 1 dry pint cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered
- 3 radishes, (or substitute a few tablespoons chopped red onion), diced
- 1 yellow or red bell pepper, diced
- 1 handful fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced (approximately 3 Tablespoons)
- salt, to taste
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl and toss well.1 cucumber, 1 dry pint cherry tomatoes, 3 radishes, 1 yellow or red bell pepper, 1 handful fresh parsley, 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 1 lemon, salt
- Serve at room temperature or refrigerate in an airtight container and enjoy chilled.
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Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimation.
Kristi Bomar says
Really enjoyed the fresh taste of this salad!
Amy Katz says
Thank you, Kristi!
Bobbie says
My new favorite salad! Very colorful, Easy and tasty. I added sunflower seeds and feta to my individual salad. Yummy!!
Amy Katz says
Fantastic! Thanks so much, Bobbie!
Makeeba says
Really enjoyed this. Simple, easy to make and tastes great.
Amy says
Thank you, Makeeba!