Cucumber Sweet Pepper Salad is the Viral TikTok trend with a colorful medley of crisp cucumbers and sweet mini peppers, tossed with a spicy sesame dressing. It's a refreshing side dish that can accompany any meal or stand on its own as a light and delicious snack.
This crunchy salad combines the crispness of cucumbers and the sweet tanginess of the mini peppers, all brought together with a spicy, sesame dressing. This recipe will be your new favorite summer side salad or crunchy snack. You'll be making it over and over again!
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Ingredients for Cucumber Pepper Salad Recipe
- miniature cucumbers
- sweet mini peppers
- Everything Bagel seasoning blend
- sesame ginger salad dressing
- spicy chili crisp (or Trader Joe's Crunchy Chili Onion)
FAQs
This TikTok salad gained popularity on TikTok for its simplicity and delicious taste. It features thinly sliced cucumbers, colorful sweet peppers, and a tangy dressing.
Yes, you can prepare the salad ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Just keep in mind that the vegetables may release some moisture as they sit, so you may need to drain off any excess liquid before serving.
The salad can be served as a refreshing side dish alongside grilled meats, fish, or tofu. It's also great for picnics, barbecues, or potlucks. For added protein, you can toss in some cooked chickpeas or serve it alongside grilled chicken or shrimp. Enjoy the salad on its own or as part of a larger meal.
Top Tips
- The original recipe on TikTok calls for Trader Joe's Crunchy Chili Onion. I do not have a Trader Joe's nearby, so I am using a Spicy Chili Crisp I found at Wal-Mart.
- Feta cheese, red onion, and grape tomatoes would be amazing to add to the other simple ingredients in this salad.
- Rinse the cucumbers and peppers, and peel the cucumbers if desired.
- Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning, dressing accordingly. If you like it spicier, add additional chili crisp.
- Allow the salad to marinate in the dressing for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together and enhances the taste of the salad.
- To store your cucumber pepper salad, simply place it in an airtight container or covered tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 2-3 days.
How to make Viral Cucumber Pepper Salad
- Peel the cucumbers if desired, and slice them into thin rounds. Cut the mini peppers into rings. Place them into a large mixing bowl with the sliced cucumbers.
- Add 3 tablespoons chili crisp, ⅓ cup of ginger sesame dressing, and 3 tablespoons of Everything Bagel seasoning.
- Toss until well combined and evenly coated.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and let the salad cool in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Before serving, give the salad a gentle toss to redistribute the dressing. Taste and adjust the seasonings, if needed. Enjoy!
Cucumber Sweet Pepper Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 mini cucumbers, sliced
- 12 mini sweet peppers, sliced
- 3 tablespoon spicy chili crisp
- ⅓ cup ginger sesame dressing
- 3 tablespoon Everything Bagel seasoning
Instructions
- Peel the cucumbers if desired, and slice them into thin rounds. Cut the mini peppers into rings. Place them into a large bowl with the sliced cucumbers.
- Add 3 tablespoons chili crisp, ⅓ cup of ginger sesame dressing, and 3 tablespoons of Everything Bagel seasoning.
- Toss until well combined and evenly coated.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and let the salad cool in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Before serving, give the salad a gentle toss to redistribute the dressing. Taste and adjust the seasonings, if needed. Enjoy!
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