Pepper Salad
by Sommer Collier — last updated on Jun 23, 2025 
This delightfully crunchy Pepper Salad is brimming with fresh bell peppers, veggies and herbs, all tossed in a bright lemon honey dressing. It’s the perfect side dish for summer!
Sommer’s Recipe Notes
Deliciously cold salads are a must-have for summertime fun… Picnics, potlucks, pool parties, and backyard barbecues simply aren’t complete without at least one good chilled salad option.
So, it makes sense that this crunchy Bell Pepper Salad is one of our favorite summer recipes! It is a no-cook dish that’s a snap to put together in only 15 minutes, and is great to make ahead. Simply slice and chop fresh peppers, carrots, onions, dill, and mint, then toss with olive oil, lemon, and honey. Before you know it, everything’s done, and you are kicking back by the pool.
Why You’ll Love Pepper Salad
- Quick and easy – With just a handful of fresh and nutritious ingredients, put this salad together in just a few quick and easy steps!
- Gluten-free – This summer bell pepper salad is naturally vegetarian and gluten-free.
- Versatile – You can enjoy this salad as a colorful side dish, as a topping or even as an entree with some extra protein and cheese.
Serve this deliciously unique crunchy salad as a side or as a topping on tacos or sandwiches!
Ingredients and Tips
- Bell peppers – Use any color bell pepper you like. For a variety of colors use one green bell pepper, one yellow bell pepper, and one red bell pepper.
- Carrots – Use freshly shredded carrots.
- Red onion – Make sure these are peeled and thinly sliced.
- Herbs – Use a combination of freshly chopped dill and mint.
- Olive oil – For the base of the dressing, you’ll need extra virgin olive oil.
- Lemon juice – Definitely use freshly squeezed lemon juice.
- Honey – For a sweet kick, use a good quality honey.
Recipe Variations and Dietary Swaps
- Crunch – Mix in some chopped peanuts or slivered almonds.
- Cheese – Top off this salad with crumbled feta cheese or grilled haloumi.
- Protein – Toss in some sliced grilled chicken or roasted chickpeas for a protein boost.
- Vegan – Swap the honey with agave.
- Extra veggies – Add additional fresh veggies like sliced cucumber, chopped green onions, fresh basil, or pitted olives!
How To Make Bell Pepper Salad
This refreshing and delicious summer Bell Pepper Salad come together in just a few easy steps with a handful of fresh ingredients.
Find the full Pepper Salad recipe with detailed instructions and storage tips in the printable form at the bottom of the post!
Tips For Success
- In the summer, bell peppers are usually sweet, and you can use less honey. However, in the colder months, you may need the whole 2 teaspoons to balance the flavors.
Storage Notes
- Storing Leftovers – Store leftover pepper salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. However, the peppers will begin to soften after 2 or 3 days.
Serving Suggestions
Enjoy perfectly chilled bell pepper salad alongside your favorite summertime dishes! It’s great to pair with fresh and light mains like Lemon Pepper Grilled Cod, Roasted Red Snapper, Grilled Blackened Mahi Mahi, Smoked Turkey Breast, Slow Cooker Smoked Pulled Pork, or simple Grilled Chicken.
This summer salad also doubles as a fabulous summer slaw on tacos and sandwiches! Serve with fish or Shrimp Tacos, BBQ Carnitas Tacos, and Chicken Tinga Tacos to add extra crunch and vibrant flavor.
Bell Pepper Salad
Ingredients
- 3 bell peppers any mix of colors
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- ¼ cup thinly sliced onion
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped dill
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped mint
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1-2 teaspoons honey
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Set out a large mixing bowl. Cut the tops off the bell peppers, remove the seeds, and slice into thin segments 1 ½ – 2 inches long. Place the sliced peppers in the mixing bowl.
- Chop all the remaining veggies and herbs, then add them to the bowl. Toss to mix.
- Drizzle olive oil, lemon juice, and honey over the salad. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Mix well. Then taste, and add additional salt and pepper as needed.
- Chill until ready to serve.
Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely! Raw bell peppers are crunchy, flavorful, and so good for you! I love to eat raw peppers in a slaw-style salad like this one. But you can also put raw bell peppers in any of your favorite salads!
To keep your peppers crunchy and fresh, I recommend that you keep them stored in the crisper drawer of the fridge for no more than 3 or 4 days. If they get a bit soft, shock them back to crispness with a quick ice bath! First, wash the bell peppers, then slice and plunge them into a bowl of ice water. Let them sit for up to 15 minutes before removing them with a slotted spoon and drying them on paper towels.
Yes, this is great to prepare the morning of or even the day before you plan to serve.
Was looking for a way to use up some bell peppers ..This recipe is excellent, Thanks for the share.. Chopped up the peppers and red onion into smaller pieces plus I added diced cucumber…very appetizing
Thanks again
Going to serve this as an easy side dish for my wedding. I made it for my boyfriend’s family once and everyone fell in love, so I decided that for our June wedding, I will be making a large batch of this!
Oh my word!! This salad is awesome! Just made it today and I can’t stop eating it. I was on the fence about the mint being that I’ve never used it as an ingredient in cooking but I was wrong. It blends together well. 😀
Seriously delicious! The fresh mint makes it next level. It got better with time too. Made a double batch and used it all week. The vegetables had a pickled like quality and were delicious on sandwiches, wraps, rice and leaf salad.
Hi this was definitely delicious! Thanks for the great recipe! Tony
I loved this recipe so much . It’s really awesome
Simple to make, healthy and delicious. What’s not to love??? I love the crunchiness!
This tasted so amazing! Thanks a lot for sharing this super easy to make recipe! Fam really loves it! Will surely have this again! Highly recommended!
What a simple, but tasty salad!! I love bell peppers & finding more ways to use them, make me so happy!! I always try to have some on hand!
this is an amazing salad and I cannot wait to share it with all my friends today! thank you!