Get ready to embrace those sunny vibes with our Hot Girl Summer Salad! Whether you’re lounging by the pool, having a picnic in the park, or just looking to enjoy a guilt-free meal, this salad has got you covered. So, toss up this Hot Girl Summer Salad and savor the taste of summer with every forkful. Enjoy the glow!
Hello, summer! I'd like to introduce you to the Hot Girl Summer Salad, my new obsession! This salad is the perfect, light, refreshing dish for those hot, sunny days. It's fabulous! The secret is in the combination of fresh ingredients: crunchy cucumbers, green peppers, and pepperoncini peppers. Tossed with a zesty dressing, this salad is sure to brighten up your day. So if you're looking for a delicious and healthy way to enjoy summer, give this salad a try. You won't be disappointed!
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Ingredients for Hot Girl Summer Salad
- cucumbers
- green pepper
- red onion
- boiled eggs
- sliced pepperoncini
- roasted sunflower kernels
- Zesty Italian salad dressing
- garlic powder
- paprika
- black pepper
FAQs
The Hot Girl Summer Salad is a vibrant, refreshing salad perfect for sunny days and healthy eating. It's packed with cucumbers, green pepper, sunflower seeds, and pepperoncini, tossed in a zesty salad dressing. It’s light, tasty, and energizing—perfect for keeping you feeling fabulous all summer long.
Yes, you can prepare the salad ingredients ahead of time. Store the greens, vegetables, and eggs separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator. Keep the nuts and dressing in separate containers as well. Toss everything together just before serving to keep the salad fresh and crisp.
This salad pairs well with a variety of dishes. Serve it as a side with grilled meats, fish, or sandwiches. It also works great as a light main dish, especially when topped with additional protein.
Yes! You could add feta cheese or mozzarella pearls for some creaminess.
Top Tips
- Make your salad more filling by adding grilled chicken, shrimp, tofu, or chickpeas. This turns a light side salad into a satisfying main dish.
- Chop your vegetables and prepare your dressing in advance to save time. Store them separately in airtight containers and assemble the salad just before serving.
- Keep your salad ingredients chilled until ready to serve. A cold salad is more refreshing and crisp, especially on a hot summer day.
- The egg boiling time is not included in the cooking time for the eggs. If you do not want to boil eggs, pick some up at your grocery store that are already cooked and peeled.
- 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 Hot Girl Summer Salad
- In a large bowl, combine diced cucumbers, diced green peppers, minced red onion, and diced hard boiled eggs.
- Add sunflower kernels, pepperoncini peppers, zesty Italian dressing, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper.
- 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!
Hot Girl Summer Salad
Ingredients
- 2 cucumbers, peeled and diced
- 2 green peppers, diced
- ½ cup red onion, minced/finely chopped
- 4 hard boiled eggs, peeled and chopped
- ¾ cup zesty Italian salad dressing
- ½ cup sliced pepperoncini
- ¼ cup roasted sunflower kernels
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine diced cucumbers, diced green peppers, minced red onion, and diced hard boiled eggs.
- Add sunflower kernels, pepperoncini peppers, zesty Italian dressing, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper.
- 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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