Description
This vibrant TikTok-inspired Cucumber & Bell Pepper Salad is a quick, crunchy, and refreshing side dish loaded with crisp mini cucumbers, colorful mini bell peppers, bold chili crisp oil, tangy ginger sesame dressing, and a sprinkle of Everything But The Bagel seasoning. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s perfect for meal prep and makes a healthy, flavor-packed snack or side for any occasion.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 3–4 mini cucumbers, sliced
- 6–7 mini bell peppers (orange, red, yellow), sliced
Dressing & Flavorings
- 2 tablespoons chili crisp oil (such as Fly By Jing)
- 1/4 cup ginger sesame dressing (like Bragg’s, or your preferred Asian sesame dressing)
- 2 1/2 teaspoons Everything But The Bagel Seasoning (more to taste)
Optional for Serving
- 1 cup cottage cheese (serving suggestion, not dairy-free)
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: Slice the mini cucumbers and mini bell peppers into thin circles. Try to keep the slices uniform for the best texture and presentation.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the sliced cucumbers, bell peppers, chili crisp oil, ginger sesame dressing, and Everything But The Bagel Seasoning. Gently toss everything together until the vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing and seasoning.
- Chill the Salad: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. This chilling step enhances the flavor and keeps the salad crisp and refreshing.
- Serve: Serve the salad cold as a flavorful snack or side dish. For extra protein, optionally serve over 1 cup of cottage cheese if you are not dairy-free.
- Store: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Stir before serving again to redistribute the dressing and seasonings.
Notes
- Use any Asian-style sesame dressing you prefer—there are many store-bought options available.
- Everything But The Bagel seasoning is available at Trader Joe’s, but supermarket versions are great substitutes.
- Adjust chili oil, dressing, and seasoning to your taste. Start with less and add as needed, especially if you are sensitive to spice or salt.
- To make this a meal, add cooked chopped chicken breast or rotisserie chicken, and/or toss with cooked pasta (such as bow tie, macaroni, fusilli, or penne).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side-dishes
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Fusion/Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
