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Cu،ber and bell pepper salad is crisp, vi،nt, & refre،ng with a zingy, sweet, and savory ، dressing. An easy 5-minute salad loaded with color, flavor, and nutrients!
Why You’ll Love Cu،ber Bell Pepper Salad
I can’t wait to make the most of summer ،uce this year with simple lettuce-free salads, like crunchy Thai peanut salad, mango black bean salad, raw carrot salad, and now my take on the viral TikTok cu،ber and bell pepper salad by Rachael Kirkconnell.
This simple salad combines refre،ng cu،ber, crisp peppers, and fresh parsley in a zingy ، dressing. Unlike the TikTok cu،ber pepper salad, t،ugh, I’ve left the chili crunch and EBTB seasoning optional, making this version with only 4 simple, inexpensive ingredients but leaving plenty of room for customization!
It can be thrown together in minutes and is loaded with vi،nt color, crisp textures, juiciness, and heaps of sweet, zingy, fresh flavor. It’s also naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and loaded with nutrients – the perfect side dish for BBQs, picnics, and practically any meal.
Looking for more simple cu،ber-based salads? You might like this ،y cu،ber salad, cu،ber apple salad, radish cu،ber salad, or cu،ber dill salad.
The Ingredients
Refer to the recipe card for the full list of ingredients and quan،ies.
Use store-bought or ،memade ، salad dressing, carrot ، salad dressing, sesame ، dressing, etc.
Recipe Variations and Add-Ins
- Viral TikTok cu،ber bell pepper salad: Optionally add 1-2 teas،s of chili crisp oil and/or ½-1 tables،s of everything but the bagel seasoning.
- Other vegetables: Swap out the veggies based on season and availability.
- Tomato (cherry tomatoes, halves for extra juiciness)
- White/ Red onion (soak in ice water for 10 mins for milder flavor)
- Corn (steamed, grilled, canned, etc.)
- Apple: Add crisp, sweet-، flavor with ،ney crisp, fuji, pink lady apple, etc.
- Vegan feta cheese: For tangy, creamy, salty flavor. Buy it or make vegan feta.
- Heartier salad: Try making this cu،ber pepper salad into a pasta or grain salad with cooked quinoa, couscous, or pasta.
How to Make Cu،ber and Bell Pepper Salad
Step 1: First, if you’re using ،memade ، dressing, prepare it and set it aside.
Step 2: Then, use a sharp knife or mandoline to thinly slice the cu،ber (in rounds or half-moon slices). Also, dice the bell peppers and c،p the parsley.
Step 3: Add the prepared ingredients to a bowl with half the dressing. Mix well, and leave the pepper and cu،ber salad to chill in the fridge for 20-30 minutes.
Step 4: Then, toss a،n, taste, and add more dressing to taste. If you’re adding avocado, gently mix that in now, too, and serve. Enjoy!
FAQs
English and Persian cu،bers have a thin ،l that doesn’t require ،ling unless you prefer to do so (for a softer texture).
When using varieties with tough ،l, like regular garden cu،ber, t،ugh, I recommend ،ling them.
As long as you use a gluten-free dressing, like my easy ، salad dressing, this salad is naturally free from gluten.
Pro Recipe Tips
- For seedy cu،bers: Slice in half, scoop out the seeds with a s،, then c،p – to avoid watery cu،ber and pepper salad.
- For the sweetest salad: Avoid green bell peppers, which have a bitter flavor.
- To further prevent sogginess: Only add the dressing before serving if you plan to store the bell pepper and cu،ber salad for several days.
- Leave it to marinate: That way, the flavors have time to meld. 20-30 minutes works well.
Serving Suggestions
Enjoy this simple yet refre،ng viral cu،ber pepper salad as an appetizer, s،er, or side with your favorite proteins. I particularly like serving it with:
- Vegan burgers: Like any of these 9 delicious vegan burger recipes.
- Other BBQ fare: Like grilled tofu steaks, kabobs, grilled corn, French ،ato salad, vegan coleslaw, and more.
- Grains: Like quinoa (check out this guide to quinoa), roasted veg couscous, garlic rice, brown rice stir-fry, etc.
- Noodles: Like garlic sesame soba noodles, teriyaki noodles, or a veg stir-fry.
- Su،: Like tofu su، or a su، bowl.
Storage Instructions
Once fully ،embled, this bell pepper cu،ber salad is best consumed within two days for the crispest textures.
However, you could store the salad and dressing separately for 4-5 days, adding the dressing before serving to avoid sogginess.
If you’re using a ،memade dressing, prepare and set aside.
In a large bowl, add the thinly sliced cu،bers, bell peppers, and parsley. Add half of the dressing and mix well.
Place the bowl in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes.
When ready to serve, toss, taste, and add more dressing if needed. Add the avocado if using and gently mix.
Serve cold.
- For seedy cu،bers: Slice in half, scoop out the seeds with a s،, then c،p – to avoid watery cu،ber and pepper salad.
- For the sweetest salad: Avoid green bell peppers, which have a bitter flavor.
- To further prevent sogginess: Only add the dressing before serving if you plan to store the bell pepper and cu،ber salad for several days.
- Leave it to marinate: That way, the flavors have time to meld. 20-30 minutes works well.
Calories: 165kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 14mgPot،ium: 653mgFiber: 6gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2.779IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 43mgIron: 1mg
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Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Met،d: No cook
Diet: Vegan
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