Description
This viral TikTok-inspired Cucumber Bell Pepper Salad is a crunchy, spicy, and refreshing summer side dish made with just a few bold ingredients. Tossed with chili crisp, ginger sesame dressing, and Everything But The Bagel seasoning, it’s a vibrant, flavor-packed salad that’s quick to make and naturally vegan.
Ingredients
3–4 mini cucumbers, sliced into thin rounds
6–7 mini bell peppers (orange, red, yellow), sliced thin
2 tbsp (30 ml) chili crisp oil (e.g., Fly By Jing)
60 ml (¼ cup) ginger sesame dressing (e.g., Bragg’s)
2½ tsp (7 g) Everything But The Bagel Seasoning (more to taste)
Optional Add-On:
240 g (1 cup) cottage cheese (for serving, not dairy-free)
Instructions
Slice mini cucumbers and bell peppers into thin rounds. Add to a large bowl.
Drizzle with chili crisp oil and ginger sesame dressing.
Sprinkle in Everything But The Bagel seasoning.
Toss until all veggies are evenly coated.
Chill for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
Serve cold, optionally over cottage cheese.
Notes
Chill before serving for deeper flavor.
Adjust spice by controlling the amount of chili crisp.
Regular cucumbers and bell peppers can be used if mini are unavailable.
Add lime juice, sesame seeds, or crushed peanuts for extra flair.
Naturally dairy-free unless served with cottage cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salads
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Fusion / Asian-Inspired