Ingredients
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- 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 red sweet pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 yellow sweet pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 green sweet pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Feel free to substitute apple cider vinegar with balsamic vinegar for a deeper flavor, or add a pinch of chili flakes if you like a bit of heat. Mama Lou would often say that cooking is about making each recipe your own, and this salad is no exception.
Instructions
- Start by preparing your vegetables. Thinly slice the cucumbers and sweet peppers, ensuring an even size to balance flavors and textures.
- In a large salad bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, sweet peppers, and red onion.
- Sprinkle the fresh dill and parsley over the vegetable mix. These herbs are reminiscent of the fresh scents from Mama Lou’s kitchen garden.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper. Mama Lou always said that a good dressing is like a good story – it should have a beginning, middle, and end.
- Pour the dressing over the salad, gently tossing to ensure everything is well coated.
- Let the salad sit for at least 10 minutes before serving, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.
As you prepare this salad, remember that cooking is an act of love. Take your time and enjoy the process, just as I did in those cherished moments with Mama Lou and Ouma.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International