Cucumber Red Pepper Salad -

Cucumber Red Pepper Salad

Brighten up your summer meals with this vibrant Cucumber Red Pepper Salad! Bursting with crunchy veggies and tossed in a tangy sesame ginger dressing, this healthy side dish offers a perfect blend of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors in every bite.

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Course Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine dairy-free, Gluten-free, Plant-based, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings servings

Calories 169 kcal

Equipment

1 Salad Bowl

Ingredients

Veggies

3 cups English cucumbers sliced
3 cups sweet red peppers sliced

Sesame Ginger Dressing

3 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon tahini
1 tablespoon soy sauce
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar or white/red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon maple syrup
2 tablespoons sesame seeds toasted
1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
1 clove garlic minced
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½-¾ teaspoon salt

Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, sesame oil, toasted sesame seeds, tahini, soy sauce, vinegar, freshly grated ginger, minced garlic, maple syrup, red pepper flakes, and salt until well combined.
3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons sesame oil, 1 tablespoon tahini, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon maple syrup, 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, 1 clove garlic, ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, ½-¾ teaspoon salt
Slice cucumbers thinly and chop sweet red peppers into small pieces.
3 cups English cucumbers, 3 cups sweet red peppers
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.

Notes

Store the leftover salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day. For the best texture, add the dressing just before serving to prevent the vegetables from losing their crispiness.
Slice the veggies and prepare the dressing in advance. Store them separately to keep the veggies crisp until you’re ready to serve.
Adjust the seasoning of the dressing before mixing it with the veggies for the best flavor.
See the post above for more substitutions, variations, and serving suggestions.

Nutrition

Calories: 169kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 2gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 370mgPotassium: 282mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2439IUVitamin C: 97mgCalcium: 47mgIron: 1mg

Keyword cucumber, cucumber red pepper salad, red pepper

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