Viral TikTok Cucumber & Bell Pepper Salad Recipe
This Viral TikTok Cucumber & Bell Pepper Salad is a refreshing, crunchy, and colorful dish perfect for a light snack or a vibrant side. Combining crisp mini cucumbers and sweet mini bell peppers with a flavorful ginger sesame dressing, chili crisp oil, and a sprinkle of Everything But The Bagel seasoning, this salad delivers an irresistible mix of textures and bold Asian-inspired flavors. It can be enjoyed chilled and stored for up to four days, making it a convenient and healthy option for busy days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Fusion - Asian Inspired
- Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 3–4 mini cucumbers, sliced into thin circles
- 6–7 mini bell peppers (orange, red, yellow), sliced into thin circles
Dressing & Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons chili crisp oil (Fly By Zing recommended)
- 1/4 cup ginger sesame dressing (such as Braggs)
- 2 1/2 teaspoons Everything But The Bagel seasoning (add more to taste)
Optional
- 1 cup cottage cheese (if not dairy-free, for a high-protein snack)
Instructions
- Slice the Vegetables: Thinly slice the mini cucumbers and mini bell peppers into circles to ensure even mixing and a pleasing crunch in every bite.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the sliced cucumbers and bell peppers along with chili crisp oil, ginger sesame dressing, and Everything But The Bagel seasoning. Mix thoroughly to coat all the vegetables evenly with the flavorful dressing and seasoning.
- Chill the Salad: Place the combined salad in the refrigerator and chill for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and for the salad to become extra refreshing.
- Serve & Store: Serve chilled for best taste. The salad can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, maintaining its crispness and flavor. For a high-protein variation, serve the salad over 1 cup of cottage cheese if dairy is allowed.
Notes
- The salad tastes best after chilling for 30 minutes but can also be enjoyed immediately if needed.
- Adjust the amount of Everything But The Bagel seasoning to your taste preference.
- Chili crisp oil adds a spicy crunch, but you can reduce or omit it for a milder flavor.
- This salad is naturally gluten-free and vegetarian.
- For added protein, serve with cottage cheese unless dairy-free.
- Store leftovers tightly covered in the refrigerator to maintain freshness up to 4 days.
Keywords: cucumber salad, bell pepper salad, chili crisp oil salad, Everything But The Bagel seasoning, TikTok salad, Asian dressing salad, no-cook salad, healthy snack
