Description
Crispy Cucumber and Pepper Salad brings Mediterranean freshness to summer tables with its zesty blend of crunchy vegetables and tangy dressing. Garden-fresh ingredients combine perfectly, offering you a light, refreshing side dish that complements grilled meats and seafood delightfully.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables:
- 4–5 Persian cucumbers, cut into rounds
- 7–8 mini sweet bell peppers, sliced into rings
- 2 large carrots, cut/peeled into ribbons or small pieces
- 1 medium shallot, thinly sliced
Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) everything bagel seasoning
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) chili crunch oil
Dressing:
- 0.25 cup (60 milliliters) Asian miso ginger dressing (any brand)
Instructions
- Gather fresh cucumber and bell peppers, finely chopping them into uniform, bite-sized pieces to ensure balanced texture and even flavor distribution.
- Transfer the precisely chopped vegetables into a spacious mixing bowl, creating a colorful and crisp foundation for the salad.
- Craft a vibrant dressing and gently cascade it over the vegetable medley, using careful folding motions to guarantee complete and gentle coating of each ingredient.
- Introduce a drizzle of aromatic chili oil, followed by a sprinkle of everything bagel seasoning, thoroughly mixing to infuse the salad with layers of zesty and savory notes.
- For maximum flavor development, consider two serving options: immediate presentation with an optional extra dusting of bagel seasoning, or refrigerate for approximately 60 minutes to allow the ingredients to harmonize and intensify their collective taste profile.
Notes
- Prep your veggies quickly by using a sharp knife to ensure clean, even cuts for the best texture and presentation.
- Chilling the salad allows the flavors to meld together, creating a more intense and refreshing taste experience.
- Customize the heat level by adjusting the amount of chili oil or omitting it entirely for a milder version.
- Bagel seasoning adds a unique, savory crunch that elevates this simple cucumber and pepper salad.
- Serve immediately for maximum crispness, or let it sit for an hour to develop deeper flavor profiles.
- Best enjoyed within 24 hours to maintain the vegetables’ crisp texture and vibrant taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 85 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg