Description
A refreshing and vibrant Cucumber and Sweet Pepper Salad featuring a flavorful sesame ginger dressing combined with crisp Persian cucumbers and colorful mini sweet bell peppers. This easy-to-make salad is perfect as a light side dish or a healthy snack.
Ingredients
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Sesame Ginger Dressing
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ½ tablespoon rice vinegar
- ½ tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon soya sauce
- ½ tablespoon grated ginger
- 1½ tablespoons honey
Salad
- 7–8 mini sweet bell peppers (mixed colors), sliced into rings
- 4 Persian cucumbers, sliced
- ¼ cup sesame ginger dressing (prepared above)
- 1–2 tablespoons chili oil (depending on preference)
- 2–3 teaspoons everything but the bagel seasoning
Instructions
- Prepare the Sesame Ginger Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, rice vinegar, sesame oil, soya sauce, grated ginger, and honey until well combined and smooth.
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a mixing or serving bowl, add the sliced mini sweet bell peppers and Persian cucumbers. Pour in the prepared sesame ginger dressing.
- Toss the Salad: Gently toss all the salad ingredients to ensure the peppers and cucumbers are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Season the Salad: Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of chili oil according to your spice preference, and sprinkle 2 to 3 teaspoons of everything but the bagel seasoning. Toss lightly to distribute.
- Serve or Chill: Serve the salad immediately for the freshest flavor or chill it in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Enjoy this crisp, tangy, and lightly spicy salad.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of chili oil to make the salad more or less spicy according to your taste.
- Everything but the bagel seasoning adds a delightful crunchy texture and savory flavor; you can substitute it with sesame seeds and dried onion flakes if unavailable.
- This salad is best served fresh but can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.
- Use fresh Persian cucumbers as they are crisp and have thin skin, perfect for salads.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
