Cucumber Bell Pepper Salad

5 from 1 vote

Crispy, crunchy, sweet, and just a little spicy, this viral cucumber bell pepper salad is the healthy snack or side you’ll want to meal prep on repeat.

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Course: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Asian American

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Servings: servings

Author: Alyssa Rivers

Equipment

1 blender or food processor

Ingredients

3 cups diced cucumber about 1 large English cucumber, or 5-6 Persian cucumbers
1 cup diced red bell pepper about 1 bell pepper
1 cup diced orange bell pepper about 1 bell pepper
1 cup diced yellow bell pepper about 1 bell pepper
½ cup diced red onion about half a medium onion
1 tablespoon everything but the bagel seasoning more or less to taste
chili crisp if desired

Ginger Dressing

1 tablespoon peeled fresh ginger roughly a 1-inch knob
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons granulated sugar or honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
½ cup olive oil
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

Combine 3 cups diced cucumber, 1 cup diced red bell pepper, 1 cup diced orange bell pepper, 1 cup diced yellow bell pepper, and ½ cup diced red onion in a large bowl.
Prepare the ginger dressing by adding 1 tablespoon peeled fresh ginger, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard to a blender or food processor and blending until smooth.
While the blender is on the lowest speed, slowly drizzle in ½ cup olive oil until combined. Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste.
Add the dressing to the vegetables and toss to coat. Top with the 1 tablespoon everything but the bagel seasoning and a spoonful or two of chili crisp, if desired, then toss again. You may serve it immediately or let the salad sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavor to meld before serving.

Notes

Storing Leftovers: Store leftover cucumber bell pepper salad in the fridge, tightly wrapped or in an airtight container, for up to 2 days.

Nutrition

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