Description
A vibrant and refreshing Cucumber and Sweet Pepper Salad featuring a zesty sesame ginger dressing, perfect for a light and healthy side dish or snack. This salad combines crisp Persian cucumbers, colorful sweet bell peppers, and a flavorful dressing with a hint of heat, ready in just 10 minutes.
Ingredients
For the Sesame Ginger Dressing:
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ½ tablespoon rice vinegar
- ½ tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- ½ tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1½ tablespoons honey
For the Salad:
- 7-8 mini sweet bell peppers (mixed colors), sliced into rings
- 4 Persian cucumbers, sliced
- ¼ cup prepared sesame ginger dressing
- 1-2 tablespoons chili oil (adjust to preferred heat level)
- 2-3 teaspoons everything but the bagel seasoning
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, grated ginger, and honey until smooth and well combined to create the sesame ginger dressing.
- Combine the salad ingredients: In a large mixing or serving bowl, add the sliced mini sweet bell peppers and Persian cucumbers. Pour in ¼ cup of the prepared sesame ginger dressing.
- Toss the salad: Gently toss the vegetables with the dressing to ensure an even coating of flavors. Adjust the seasoning by adding 1-2 tablespoons of chili oil depending on your heat preference and 2-3 teaspoons of everything but the bagel seasoning to taste.
- Serve or chill: Serve the salad immediately for the freshest crunch, or cover and chill it in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Enjoy this refreshing and colorful dish as a light side or snack.
Notes
- Use fresh, firm Persian cucumbers and colorful mini sweet bell peppers for best texture and appearance.
- Adjust the amount of chili oil to control the spice level according to preference.
- The salad can be prepared a few hours ahead and refrigerated to allow flavors to meld, but for optimal crunch, serve within a day.
- Everything but the bagel seasoning adds a savory, nutty flavor but can be omitted if unavailable.
- For a vegan version, substitute honey with maple syrup or agave nectar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
