Description
This Viral Cucumber Pepper Salad is a refreshing, crunchy, and colorful dish perfect for a quick and easy appetizer or side. Featuring Persian cucumbers, sweet mini bell peppers, and crisp carrots tossed with a flavorful Asian miso ginger dressing, chili crunch oil, and everything bagel seasoning, this salad bursts with vibrant flavors and textures. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s an ideal no-cook recipe for warm days or any time you want a light, tasty salad.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 4–5 Persian cucumbers, cut into rounds
- 7–8 mini sweet bell peppers, sliced into rings
- 2 large carrots, peeled and cut into ribbons or small pieces
- 1 medium shallot, thinly sliced
Dressing & Seasoning
- 1/4 cup Asian miso ginger dressing (any brand)
- 1 tablespoon chili crunch oil
- 1 tablespoon everything bagel seasoning, plus extra for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: Cut the Persian cucumbers into rounds, slice the mini sweet bell peppers into rings, peel and slice the carrots into ribbons or small pieces, and thinly slice the shallot. Ensure all vegetables are evenly chopped to create a balanced crunch and colorful presentation.
- Add the Dressing: Place all the prepared vegetables into a large mixing bowl. Pour in the Asian miso ginger dressing and use a large spoon or salad tongs to toss everything thoroughly until all the veggies are well coated with the dressing.
- Season and Spice: Add the chili crunch oil and the everything bagel seasoning to the dressed vegetables. Toss the salad again to evenly distribute the seasoning and oil, enhancing the salad’s flavor profile with spicy and savory notes.
- Finish and Serve: Sprinkle extra everything bagel seasoning on top if you desire additional crunch and flavor. You can serve the salad immediately for a crisp texture, or chill it in the refrigerator for about 1 hour to achieve a colder, more marinated salad experience. Before serving, toss the salad once more for even flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute Persian cucumbers with English cucumbers if unavailable.
- Adjust the amount of chili crunch oil to control the spice level to your taste.
- The salad can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days but is best eaten fresh for maximum crunch.
- Adding fresh herbs like cilantro or mint can add an extra layer of flavor.
- If you prefer a vegan version, check that the miso ginger dressing is vegan-friendly.
