Description
This Viral Cucumber Pepper Salad is a vibrant, crunchy, and refreshing dish perfect for a quick lunch or a side to your favorite meal. Featuring crisp Persian cucumbers, sweet mini bell peppers, and carrot ribbons, all tossed in a tangy Asian miso ginger dressing with a kick of chili crunch oil and the savory crunch of everything bagel seasoning. Ready in just 10 minutes, this easy no-cook salad offers a delightful balance of sweet, spicy, and umami flavors with a satisfying texture and colorful presentation.
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: Chop 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. Ensure all the vegetables are cut evenly for a balanced texture and flavor in every bite.
- Add the Dressing: Place all the prepared vegetables into a large bowl. Pour the Asian miso ginger dressing over them. Using a large spoon or salad tongs, toss the mixture thoroughly so that the dressing coats every piece of vegetable evenly.
- Season and Spice: Add the chili crunch oil and everything bagel seasoning to the bowl. Toss the salad again to combine the flavors well and evenly distribute the seasoning throughout the vegetables.
- Finish and Serve: Sprinkle additional everything bagel seasoning on top if desired, to add an extra crunch and burst of flavor. Serve the salad immediately for a crisp texture, or refrigerate for about 1 hour to enjoy it chilled and slightly marinated.
Notes
- For extra heat, increase the amount of chili crunch oil or add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- This salad tastes best fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 1 day; longer storage may affect the crispness of the vegetables.
- Feel free to substitute the Asian miso ginger dressing with a homemade version or your favorite Asian-style vinaigrette.
- Adding fresh herbs like cilantro or mint can add a refreshing twist.
- Everything bagel seasoning can be found in most grocery stores or made at home by combining sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried garlic, dried onion, and sea salt.
