Viral TikTok Cucumber & Bell Pepper Salad Recipe
This Viral TikTok Cucumber & Bell Pepper Salad is a refreshing, crunchy, and flavorful dish that combines sliced mini cucumbers and colorful mini bell peppers with a spicy chili crisp oil and tangy ginger sesame dressing. Tossed with everything bagel seasoning, it’s a perfect light snack or side dish that’s easy to prepare and can be enjoyed chilled.
- 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: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 3–4 mini cucumbers, sliced into thin circles
- 6–7 mini bell peppers (orange, red, yellow), sliced into thin circles
Dressings & Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons chili crisp oil (such as Fly By Zing)
- 1/4 cup ginger sesame dressing (e.g., Bragg’s)
- 2 1/2 teaspoons Everything But The Bagel Seasoning (adjust to taste)
Optional
- 1 cup cottage cheese (for serving, not dairy-free)
Instructions
- Slice the Vegetables: Thinly slice the mini cucumbers and mini bell peppers into circular pieces to ensure crisp texture and even flavor distribution in the salad.
- 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. Toss thoroughly to evenly coat all the vegetables.
- Chill the Salad: Place the tossed salad into the refrigerator and chill for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and to enhance the refreshing crispness of the vegetables.
- Serve: Serve chilled as a light, flavorful snack or side dish. Optionally, serve over 1 cup of cottage cheese for a protein boost, if not avoiding dairy.
Notes
- Store the salad covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days to maintain freshness.
- Adjust Everything But The Bagel seasoning quantity to your preferred taste level.
- The optional cottage cheese adds protein and creaminess; omit for a dairy-free version.
- Make sure to slice vegetables thinly to maximize flavor absorption and texture.
- This salad is best served cold for optimal refreshing taste.
Keywords: TikTok salad,Cucumber salad,Bell pepper salad,Chili crisp salad,Ginger sesame dressing,Everything bagel seasoning,No-cook salad,Gluten free snack,Refreshing salad
