Description

This Viral Cucumber Pepper Salad is a vibrant, crunchy, and flavorful dish featuring Persian cucumbers, mini sweet bell peppers, carrots, and shallots tossed in a zesty Asian miso ginger dressing, enhanced with chili crunch oil and everything bagel seasoning. Perfect as a refreshing side or light lunch, this no-cook salad is quick to prepare and delivers a delightful balance of textures and flavors.

Ingredients

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Vegetables

4–5 Persian cucumbers, cut into rounds
7–8 mini sweet bell peppers, sliced into rings
2 large carrots, peeled and cut into ribbons or small pieces
1 medium shallot, thinly sliced

Dressing and Seasoning

1/4 cup Asian miso ginger dressing (any brand)
1 tablespoon chili crunch oil
1 tablespoon everything bagel seasoning, plus extra for topping

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Instructions

Prepare Vegetables: Add all the chopped cucumbers, sliced mini bell peppers, carrot ribbons, and thinly sliced shallot into a large bowl. Ensure everything is evenly chopped so each bite delivers crunch and color.
Add Dressing: Pour the Asian miso ginger dressing over the vegetables. Use a large spoon or salad tongs to toss everything thoroughly, making sure the veggies are well coated with the dressing.
Add Seasonings: Add the chili crunch oil and the everything bagel seasoning to the bowl. Toss again until the flavors are fully combined and the seasoning is evenly distributed.
Serve or Chill: Sprinkle extra everything bagel seasoning on top for additional crunch and flavor if desired. Serve immediately for a crisp salad, or refrigerate for 1 hour, toss again, and serve chilled if you prefer a more marinated texture.

Notes

Use Persian cucumbers for their smaller size and fewer seeds, which add crunch without excess moisture.
Asian miso ginger dressing can be homemade or store-bought depending on convenience.
Chilling the salad for an hour mellows the flavors and makes the vegetables slightly softer.
Everything bagel seasoning adds savory and nutty notes; adjust quantity to taste.
For extra heat, increase the chili crunch oil slightly.