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Capsicum And Cucumber Salad

A crunchy, refreshing salad with toasted pita, crisp veggies, fresh herbs, and a zesty lemon-oregano dressing. This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.

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Main Ingredients Green capsicum, Cucumbers
Cuisine Fusion
Course Salads
Prep Time 11-15 minutes
Cook time 16-20 minutes
Serve 4
Taste Mild
Level of Cooking Easy
Others Veg

Ingredients 

  • 1 medium green capsicum, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 2 medium cucumbers, cut into 1-inch cubes peeled
  • 1 pita bread, cut into triangles
  • 1 medium tomato, cut into ½ inch cubes
  • 1 cup iceberg lettuce torn
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley 
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves 

Dressing

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper powder
  • 1 tablespoon chopped garlic 
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano

Method

  1. Heat a non-stick tawa, place the pita bread triangles on it and toast till golden brown and crisp. Break into small pieces and set aside.
  2. To make the dressing, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, black pepper powder, garlic and oregano in a deep bowl. Mix well.
  3. Put the cucumber, capsicum, tomato, lettuce, parsley and mint leaves into another bowl and mix well.
  4. Add the dressing and toss to mix. Chill in the refrigerator.
  5. Add the bread pieces and mix well. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Info

Calories 518
Carbohydrates 47.2
Protein 9.4
Fat 32.4
Other Fiber Vitamin C- 165.4mg
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