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Quick Pickled Cucumber Onion and Bell Pepper Salad Recipe – Easy 15-Minute Side

Quick Pickled Cucumber Onion and Bell Pepper Salad Recipe – Easy 15-Minute Side

Quick Pickled Cucumber Onion and Bell Pepper Salad Recipe – crisp, tangy, ready in 15 minutes. No canning, just fridge pickles you’ll put on everything.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Side Dishes
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 32 kcal

Equipment

  • jar or bowl

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 large English cucumber very thinly sliced (about 3 cups)
  • ½ small red onion shaved into half-moons
  • 1 cup bell pepper thin-sliced (any color)

Seasonings & Flavor Boosters

  • ½ cup white vinegar
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black peppercorns
  • ¼ teaspoon red-pepper flakes (optional zip)

Optional Toppings

  • Fresh dill or parsley
  • Toasted sesame seeds

Instructions
 

How to Make Quick Pickled Cucumber Onion and Bell Pepper Salad Recipe

  • Make the brine: In a jar or bowl whisk vinegar, water, sugar, salt, peppercorns, and pepper flakes until sugar dissolves.
  • Slice & submerge: Add cucumber, onion, and bell pepper; press so everything is under liquid.
  • Quick pickle: Let stand 15 minutes at room temp, tossing once. The veggies turn neon bright and taste perfectly tangy.
  • Serve or store: Drain for a crisp side, or spoon a little brine over the top for extra zing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 32kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 1gSodium: 195mgFiber: 1g
Keyword 15-Minute Recipe, Cucumber Salad, easy side dish, Quick Pickled Cucumber Salad, Quick Pickling, vegetable salad
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