Description
Mexican cucumber and bell pepper salad offers fresh flavors perfect for summer gatherings. Crisp vegetables with zesty lime dressing provide cool refreshment for hungry guests seeking light, nutritious fare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 mini cucumbers, sliced
- 6–7 mini bell peppers (orange, red, yellow), sliced
- 2.5 tsps (12.5 milliliters) Everything But The Bagel Seasoning
- 2 tbsps (30 milliliters) chili crisp oil
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) Ginger Sesame Dressing
Instructions
- Preparation: Meticulously slice mini cucumbers and bell peppers into slender, uniform julienne strips, ensuring consistent flavor and visual appeal.
- Mixing: Combine the delicately cut vegetables in a spacious mixing bowl, creating a vibrant base for the salad.
- Seasoning & Dressing: Generously drizzle chili crisp oil and ginger sesame dressing over the vegetables, thoroughly coating each piece and infusing them with robust, aromatic flavors.
- Flavor Enhancement: Sprinkle Everything But The Bagel seasoning across the salad, introducing a complex and layered taste dimension.
- Marination: Gently fold and toss ingredients to guarantee even seasoning distribution, then refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and intensify.
- Serving: Remove from refrigerator, give a quick stir to redistribute seasonings, and optionally serve atop cottage cheese for added protein.
- Storage: Transfer any remaining salad to an airtight container, preserving its freshness in the refrigerator for up to four days.
Notes
- Slice with Precision: Use a sharp knife or mandoline to create uniform, thin strips of cucumber and bell pepper for a professional-looking and evenly seasoned salad.
- Marinate for Maximum Flavor: Refrigerating the salad for at least 30 minutes allows the chili crisp oil and ginger sesame dressing to deeply penetrate and enhance the vegetables’ natural taste.
- Seasoning Strategy: Sprinkle Everything But The Bagel seasoning just before serving to maintain its crunch and prevent moisture from making the seeds soggy.
- Protein Power-Up: Transform this light salad into a complete meal by adding cottage cheese or your favorite protein source for a nutritious and satisfying dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 108
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg