Description
A refreshing and vibrant cucumber and sweet pepper salad tossed in a flavorful sesame ginger dressing with a hint of chili oil and everything but the bagel seasoning. Perfect as a light side dish or appetizer, this no-cook salad comes together quickly and offers a delightful crunch with a balanced sweet, tangy, and spicy profile.
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 (prepared above)
- 1-2 tablespoons chili oil (adjust to preference)
- 2-3 teaspoons everything but the bagel seasoning
Instructions
- Prepare Sesame Ginger Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, grated ginger, and honey until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large mixing or serving bowl, add the sliced mini sweet bell peppers and Persian cucumbers.
- Add Dressing and Seasonings: Pour the prepared sesame ginger dressing over the vegetables. Add 1-2 tablespoons of chili oil and 2-3 teaspoons of everything but the bagel seasoning according to your taste preference.
- Toss Salad: Gently toss all ingredients until the vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing and seasonings.
- Serve or Chill: Serve the salad immediately for the freshest taste or cover and chill it in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Enjoy this colorful and flavorful salad as a side or light meal.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of chili oil to control the spiciness.
- Everything but the bagel seasoning adds a delightful crunchy texture and savory flavor, but you can omit it for a milder salad.
- Use Persian cucumbers for their crisp texture and thin skin, but regular cucumbers can be a substitute.
- For a vegan option, substitute honey with maple syrup or agave nectar.
- This salad is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
