Cucumber Sweet Pepper Salad
This vibrant Cucumber Sweet Pepper Salad is everything you love about summer—fresh, crunchy, and bursting with color! Made with crisp cucumbers and mini sweet peppers, this refreshing dish comes together in just 10 minutes. Whether you're serving it at a BBQ or enjoying it as a light lunch, this sweet pepper salad recipe delivers big flavor with minimal effort. It’s the perfect way to enjoy your favorite sweet peppers in a cool, zesty pepper salad that’s taken TikTok by storm. Quick, healthy, and totally crave-worthy!
Ingredients
- For the Cucumber Sweet Pepper Salad:
- 8 mini sweet bell peppers sliced into rings (use a variety of colors for the prettiest presentation)
- 4 Persian cucumbers thinly sliced (or sub 1 small English cucumber)
- For the Sesame Ginger Dressing:
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ½ tbsp rice vinegar
- ½ tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- ½ tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 1½ tbsp honey
- To Finish:
- 2 tbsp chili oil adjust based on your spice preference
- 2 tsp everything but the bagel seasoning for crunch and extra flavor
Instructions
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, honey, and freshly grated ginger until well combined.
- Prep the Veggies: Slice the mini sweet peppers into thin rings and the Persian cucumbers into rounds. Keep them evenly sized for the best texture.
- Combine & Toss: In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced peppers and cucumbers. Drizzle with the sesame ginger dressing and toss well to coat.
- Add Heat & Crunch: Drizzle in the chili oil (as much or as little as you like) and sprinkle on the “everything but the bagel” seasoning. Toss again and taste—adjust if needed.
- Serve & Enjoy: Serve immediately, or chill for 20–30 minutes to let the flavors deepen. Perfect as a cool side dish for grilled meats, sandwiches, or Asian-inspired meals.
Notes
- Even Cuts = Even Flavor: Try to slice your veggies into consistent sizes for better presentation and texture.
- Make It Ahead: Letting the salad sit in the fridge for 30 minutes allows the dressing to soak in beautifully.
- Go Mild or Spicy: Love spice? Add more chili oil. Prefer it tame? Omit it entirely—this salad still packs loads of flavor.