Here’s a bright, tangy Mediterranean Pickled Cucumber, Onion & Bell Pepper Salad—crisp, refreshing, and perfect as a side dish 🥒🫑🧅
Mediterranean Pickled Cucumber, Onion & Bell Pepper Salad
Ingredients (serves 4–6)
- 2 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 bell peppers (red, yellow, or orange), thinly sliced
- ½ cup white vinegar or red wine vinegar
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp sugar or honey
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Optional: 1 clove garlic, minced
- Optional garnish: fresh parsley or dill
Instructions
1. Prepare the Vegetables
- Thinly slice cucumbers, onion, and bell peppers.
- Place in a large bowl.
2. Make the Pickling Brine
- In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, water, olive oil, sugar, salt, pepper, and oregano.
- Add garlic if using.
3. Combine & Chill
- Pour brine over vegetables and toss to coat.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour (overnight for deeper flavor).
4. Serve
- Garnish with fresh parsley or dill.
- Serve chilled as a side dish with grilled meats, seafood, or Mediterranean spreads.
Tips & Variations
- Crispier vegetables: Sprinkle cucumber slices with a pinch of salt and drain for 10 minutes before mixing.
- Spicy kick: Add sliced chili or red pepper flakes.
- Extra Mediterranean flavor: Add Kalamata olives, feta cubes, or cherry tomatoes.
- Quick pickles: Can be ready in 30 minutes but flavor improves after a few hours.
If you want, I can also give you a quick 10-minute version that’s ready to eat immediately, or a longer fermented version for tangier depth.
Do you want me to give the quick ready-to-eat version?
