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Cucumber and Bell Pepper Salad
Maya Rowan

The Best Cucumber and Bell Pepper Salad You'll Crave This Summer

A vibrant and refreshing Cucumber and Bell Pepper Salad that's perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Mini Cucumbers
  • 4 Mini Sweet Peppers
  • ¼ 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
  • ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Everything But the Bagel Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Chili Crisp

Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Combine Salad Ingredients In a large mixing bowl, add the sliced cucumbers and bell peppers.
  4. 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.
  5. Adjust the Flavor Taste your salad after tossing and decide if it needs more seasoning or dressing.
  6. Serve and Enjoy Transfer the salad to a serving platter and enjoy immediately or chill for 10-15 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g

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.

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