Good Recipes from Friendly Eaters
Sweet Pepper and Cucumber Salad
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1 cucumber, peeled and chopped into small pieces
1 cup mixed sweet peppers, chopped into small pieces
flesh from 1 avocado, cubed
3 tablespoons green onions, trimmed and chopped fine
1 heaping teaspoon garlic, chopped fine
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon lemon or lime juice
1/2 teaspoon (according to taste) salt
generous grindings fresh black pepper
garnish: bit of fresh basil or cilantro, chopped
Add the cucumber, sweet peppers, avocado, green onion, and garlic to a large bowl, and toss to combine. In separate small bowl, stir the olive oil, honey, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until combined. Then pour over the veggies and toss to coat well. Top with garnish and serve.
From www.live-green-smoothie-diet.com.
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