Description
A vibrant and refreshing Cucumber and Bell Pepper Salad that's perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Mini Cucumbers
- 4 Mini Sweet Peppers
- 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoons Unseasoned Rice Vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Tamari or Soy Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup
- 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
- 1 Large Clove of Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Fresh Ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 2 tablespoons Everything But the Bagel Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon Chili Crisp
Instructions
- Make the Dressing Combine the extra virgin olive oil, unseasoned rice vinegar, tamari or soy sauce, maple syrup, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated fresh ginger, and black pepper in a blender. Blend on high until the mixture is smooth and creamy, about 30 seconds.
- Slice the Vegetables While the dressing blends, take your mini cucumbers and mini sweet peppers. Slice the cucumbers into thin rounds and the bell peppers into bite-size strips.
- Combine Salad Ingredients In a large mixing bowl, add the sliced cucumbers and bell peppers.
- Dress and Toss Pour about ¼ cup of the prepared dressing over the salad and sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning and chili crisp. Toss to combine.
- Adjust the Flavor Taste your salad after tossing and decide if it needs more seasoning or dressing.
- Serve and Enjoy Transfer the salad to a serving platter and enjoy immediately or chill for 10-15 minutes.
Notes
- Vegetable Prep: Slice cucumbers and peppers uniformly for consistent crunch.
- Dressing Balance: Adjust seasoning to taste with tamari or maple syrup.
- Chili Crisp Options: Omit chili crisp for a milder flavor.
- Storage Tips: Enjoy within 1-2 days; add dressing just before serving.
- Custom Add-ins: Consider adding grilled chicken, chickpeas, or fresh herbs for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing, Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg