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Cucumber pepper salad

Crunchy Cucumber and Sweet Pepper Salad with Chili Crisp


  • Author: Clara Whisk
  • Total Time: 40 minutes (includes chill time)
  • Yield: 23 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This crisp, vibrant salad is packed with Persian cucumbers, sweet bell peppers, chili crisp oil, and a bold sesame-ginger dressing. It’s spicy, savory, and refreshingly easy to prepare.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 34 mini Persian cucumbers, sliced

  • 67 mini sweet bell peppers (red, orange, yellow), sliced

  • 2 tablespoons chili crisp oil (Fly By Jing or similar)

  • ¼ cup ginger sesame dressing

  • 2½ teaspoons Everything But The Bagel seasoning (or more to taste)


Instructions

  • Wash and thinly slice cucumbers and mini peppers.

  • Combine sliced vegetables in a large mixing bowl.

  • Add chili crisp oil, sesame dressing, and seasoning.

  • Toss until well coated.

  • Chill for 30 minutes before serving.

  • Serve cold as a snack, side, or topping.

Notes

  • Adjust chili crisp oil to taste depending on spice tolerance.

  • Add a splash of lime juice or rice vinegar for extra zing.

  • Top with cottage cheese or grilled chicken for a full meal.

  • Best eaten within 24 hours for optimal crunch.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad / Snack
  • Method: No-cook / Tossed
  • Cuisine: Asian-Inspired