Description
This refreshing Cucumber Sweet Pepper Salad is a delightful fusion of flavors and textures, combining crisp cucumbers, vibrant mini sweet peppers, and a zesty sesame ginger dressing. Topped with a sprinkle of everything-but-the-bagel seasoning and a kick of chili crunch, this salad is a perfect side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Cucumbers:
- 1/2 cup sliced cucumbers
Sweet Peppers:
- 1 cup sliced mini sweet peppers or diced bell peppers in assorted colors
Dressing:
- 1/2 cup sesame ginger dressing
- 2 tablespoons cashew butter
- 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
- 2 tablespoons everything-but-the-bagel seasoning
- 1–2 teaspoons chili crunch
Instructions
- Prepare Vegetables: Place the sliced cucumbers and peppers into a mixing bowl.
- Make Dressing: In a small blender or food processor, combine the sesame ginger dressing, cashew butter, and coconut aminos, blending until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Pour the dressing over the vegetables. Sprinkle with everything-but-the-bagel seasoning and chili crunch.
- Toss and Serve: Toss gently to coat evenly. Serve immediately or chill briefly before serving.
Notes
- Adjust chili crunch to your spice preference.
- This salad is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Add fresh herbs, toasted nuts, or seeds for extra flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American-Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 106
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
