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Viral TikTok Cucumber & Bell Pepper Salad

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  • Author: Sue
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 side-dish portions
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

A vibrant, refreshing salad made with crisp cucumbers and colorful mini bell peppers, tossed in a sweet-spicy sesame dressing with a savory seasoning twist. It's quick to prepare and perfect for a summer side or healthy snack.


Ingredients

  • 34 mini (Persian) cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 67 mini sweet bell peppers (red, orange, yellow), sliced
  • 2 tablespoons chili crisp oil
  • ¼ cup ginger sesame dressing
  • 2½ teaspoons everything but the bagel seasoning

Instructions

  1. Slice the cucumbers and bell peppers into thin, bite‑sized pieces.
  2. Toss together cucumbers, peppers, chili oil, ginger sesame dressing, and everything bagel seasoning in a bowl until well coated.
  3. Chill the salad in the fridge for about 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
  4. Stir again before serving.

Notes

  • Chill the salad for 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • Substitute English cucumbers if mini cucumbers aren't available.
  • Adjust chili oil amount to control spice level.
  • Use any Asian sesame dressing if ginger-sesame is unavailable.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 side portion
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg