Cucumber and Sweet Pepper Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing Recipe
This vibrant Cucumber and Sweet Pepper Salad features a refreshing mix of crisp mini sweet bell peppers and Persian cucumbers tossed in a flavorful sesame ginger dressing. Finished with a touch of chili oil for heat and sprinkled with everything but the bagel seasoning, this salad is a perfect crunchy, tangy, and savory side that complements any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Sesame Ginger Dressing
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ½ tablespoon rice vinegar
- ½ tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon soy 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
- 1–2 tablespoons chili oil (adjust to heat preference)
- 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 well combined and smooth.
- Slice the vegetables: Wash and thinly slice the mini sweet bell peppers into rings and the Persian cucumbers into rounds.
- Toss the salad: In a large bowl, combine the sliced peppers and cucumbers. Pour the sesame ginger dressing over the vegetables and gently toss to coat everything evenly.
- Add heat and seasoning: Drizzle the chili oil over the salad, adjusting the amount to your preferred spice level. Sprinkle the everything but the bagel seasoning on top and toss briefly to distribute the seasoning.
- Serve: Let the salad sit for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld, then serve chilled or at room temperature as a refreshing side dish.
Notes
- Adjust chili oil quantity based on your heat tolerance.
- Use fresh ginger for the best flavor in the dressing.
- The salad is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 1 day.
- Everything but the bagel seasoning adds a savory crunch; omit if unavailable or substitute with sesame seeds and dried garlic/onion powder.
Keywords: Cucumber salad, Sweet pepper salad, Sesame ginger dressing, Healthy salad, Vegetarian side dish
