Description
A refreshing, crunchy salad made famous on TikTok, featuring cool cucumbers, sweet bell peppers, and a sesame-chili crisp dressing that’s as addictive as it is simple.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large English cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 large green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili crisp
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Gather your knife, cutting board, mixing bowl, and measuring spoons.
- Combine Ingredients: Toss the sliced cucumbers and bell peppers in a large mixing bowl.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: In a small bowl, whisk sesame oil, soy sauce, chili crisp, rice vinegar, and minced garlic.
- Assemble the Dish: Pour the dressing over the vegetables and mix until evenly coated.
- Cook to Perfection: Let the salad rest for 5 minutes so the flavors meld together.
- Finishing Touches: Sprinkle with sesame seeds and a pinch of salt.
- Serve and Enjoy: Transfer to a serving bowl and enjoy the crunchy, refreshing bite.
Notes
- Lightly salt cucumbers beforehand to draw out excess water.
- Chill for 10 minutes before serving for maximum refreshment.
- Adjust spice level by increasing or reducing chili crisp.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: TikTok salad, cucumber and bell pepper salad, viral recipe, crunchy summer salad, easy vegan salad