Description
This Viral Cucumber Pepper Salad is a fresh, crunchy, and colorful dish featuring crisp Persian cucumbers, sweet mini bell peppers, and carrots tossed in a flavorful Asian miso ginger dressing with a spicy chili crunch oil and everything bagel seasoning. Perfect for a quick, vibrant, and healthy side salad or snack, it can be enjoyed immediately or chilled for a more marinated flavor.
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 and 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 cut the carrots into ribbons or small pieces, and thinly slice the shallot. Combine all the chopped vegetables in a large bowl ensuring even chopping for balanced texture.
- Add the Dressing: Pour 1/4 cup of Asian miso ginger dressing over the mixed vegetables. Use a large spoon or salad tongs to thoroughly toss everything, ensuring all veggies are well coated with the dressing.
- Season and Spice: Add 1 tablespoon of chili crunch oil and 1 tablespoon of everything bagel seasoning to the bowl. Toss again until the flavors are fully combined and the seasoning is evenly distributed throughout the salad.
- Finish and Serve: Sprinkle additional everything bagel seasoning on top for extra crunch and flavor, if desired. Serve the salad immediately for maximum crispness or chill it in the refrigerator for 1 hour, toss again before serving for a colder, more marinated texture.
Notes
- To enhance the salad’s crunch and freshness, slice the vegetables evenly.
- Chilling the salad for an hour allows the flavors to meld and gives a pleasantly marinated taste.
- The chili crunch oil provides a spicy kick; adjust the quantity to your heat preference.
- Everything bagel seasoning adds texture and flavor; sprinkle extra on top for garnish.
- This salad is best served fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
