Chopped vegetable salad

Ingredients

• 2 cups cucumber, chopped
• 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
• 1 cup chopped plum tomato
• 1/2 cup chopped green onions
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 6 red leaf lettuce leaves (optional)

Preparation

1. Combine first 5 ingredients in a large bowl. Combine lemon juice and next 5 ingredients (lemon juice through garlic) in a small bowl; stir well with a whisk. Pour dressing over vegetables; toss gently to coat. Serve salad on lettuce leaves, if desired.

  Butheina Al-Nounou