Viral TikTok Cucumber and Bell Pepper Salad Recipe
Published May 01, 2023 Updated Apr 29, 2024
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Your new favorite summer side salad, this viral TikTok recipe, Cucumber Bell Pepper Salad is crisp, refreshing, and absolutely delicious. 5 ingredients and 10 minutes are all you need to make this sweet, spicy, and savory trend.
This recipe was inspired by Rachael Kirk Connell’s Instagram page.
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What Makes This Recipe Great
This is the salad of summer! Featuring sweet mini peppers and sliced cucumbers, it has the perfect crunch, vibrant color, delicious flavor, and takes just 10 minutes to throw together! Whether you’re heading to a family BBQ or hosting your own, this viral TikTok Cucumber Bell Pepper Salad is the perfect make-ahead, shareable dish!
TikTok is such a fun way to find new food trends, and we just never know why or when something will go viral. This cucumber & bell pepper salad took off, and it’s easy to see why. Fresh, simple ingredients, sweet and spicy dressing, and a savory seasoning to finish it off.
If you didn’t know already, cucumbers and bell peppers pack a ton of nutrients, so this salad is absolutely delicious and a great way to get much-needed vitamins and minerals! You’ll be eating it all summer long (and so will I!).
If you love fresh recipes as much as I do, try these delicious recipes too: Peach & Burrata Salad, Asian Chicken Mason Jar Salad and my Healthy Big Mac Salad.
Ingredient Notes
- Persian cucumbers: This is the mini cucumbers variety. They have thin skin and the perfect crunch! Plus, they’re small, so they’re perfectly bite-sized when sliced. Feel free to use whatever variety of fresh cucumbers you have on hand. Keep in mind that English cucumbers are larger and have thicker skin.
- Mini sweet bell peppers: I used a variety of red peppers, orange peppers, and yellow peppers. Feel free add green bell peppers to the mix as well.
- Chili oil: I used the brand Fly By Zing.
- Ginger Sesame Dressing: I used Bragg’s. If you can’t find the Braggs dressing, feel free to use any Asian sesame dressing.
- Everything But The Bagel Seasoning: You can find this at Trader Joe’s. Use more or less to taste.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Slice the fresh vegetables: Cut the cucumbers and bell peppers into thin circles.
- Add all ingredients to a large bowl and combine.
- Chill for 30 minutes before serving. Lasts up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
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Expert Tips
- Feel free to use any Asian sesame dressing you like. There are tons of options at most local grocery stores. I used Bragg’s.
- Everything But the Bagel seasoning is carried by Trader Joe’s. If you don’t have a store near you, check your local supermarket, as many brands make similar alternatives.
- Adjust seasonings, chili sauce, and dressing to taste. It’s easier to add more, so start with less and add as you taste.
- To make this a stand-alone meal, add cooked chopped chicken breast or rotisserie chicken and/or your favorite cooked pasta shape. Bow tie, macaroni, fusilli, or penne would work really well!
- Feel free to add ingredients and make this refreshing side dish your own! Other ingredients to consider would be chopped green onions, red onion, cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes, creamy avocado, feta cheese, and/or red pepper flakes (for added spice!).
- If you don’t like spice, swap the chili oil for regular olive oil.
Serving Tips
- Serve this crunchy salad chilled alongside your favorite main dish. This viral cucumber pepper salad would go great paired with my Pulled Pork Sliders, these Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets
- Because this recipe is quick and easy to make ahead of time, it makes the perfect side dish for potlucks or any of your summer gatherings.
- OPTIONAL: Add this salad over cottage cheese for a high-protein snack.
Storage Tips
- Store your cucumber bell pepper salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Give it a good stir and serve chilled!
Recipe FAQs
Yes! To make it a more substantial meal, feel free to add cooked, chopped chicken breast and/or your favorite shaped pasta. Bow tie, macaroni, fusilli, or penne would work really well! This colorful salad will make your dinner table beautiful and tastes amazing!
For a delicious high protein snack, I love serving this salad over 1 cup of cottage cheese. You could also add in some diced chicken to add even more protein.
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Viral TikTok Cucumber & Bell Pepper Salad
Ingredients
- 3-4 mini cucumbers sliced
- 6-7 mini bell peppers organge, red, yellow (sliced)
- 2 tablespoons chili crisp oil I use Fly By Zing
- 1/4 cup Ginger Sesame Dressing* (I used Braggs)
- 2 1/2 teaspoons Everything But The Bagel Seasoning (add more to taste)
Instructions
- Slice the cucumbers and bell peppers into thin circles.
- Add all ingredients to a large bowl and combine.
- Chill for 30 minutes before serving. Lasts up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
- OPTIONAL: Serve over 1 cup of cottage cheese if not dairy-free for a high-protein snack!
Notes
Expert Tips
- Feel free to use any Asian sesame dressing you like. There are tons of options at most local grocery stores. I used Bragg’s.
- Everything But the Bagel seasoning is carried by Trader Joe’s. If you don’t have a store near you, check your local supermarket, as many brands make similar alternatives.
- Adjust seasonings, chili oil, and dressing to taste. It’s easier to add more, so start off with less and add as you taste.
- To make this a stand-alone meal, add cooked chopped chicken breast or rotisserie chicken and/or your favorite cooked pasta shape. Bow tie, macaroni, fusilli, or penne would work really well!
Serving Tips
- Serve chilled alongside your favorite main dish. This viral TikTok cucumber bell pepper salad would go great paired with my Pulled Pork Sliders, these Sticky Asian Chicken Wings, or a juicy Burger!
- Because this recipe is quick and easy to make ahead of time, it makes the perfect summer potluck dish. Bring it to any of your summer gatherings.
Storage Tips
- Store your TikTok cucumber bell pepper salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Give it a good stir and serve chilled!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Obsessed with this salad!
Delicious – this is a keeper for sure!!
So happy to discover your blog from a random suggestion from IG. I made this tonight. Made 1/2 the recipe (just me) and because I’m a weeny, I cut back on the chili oil but ended up with just enough heat for me. I did toss in some small spaghetti noodles, as it was a side dish for my red snapper. I love this and canNOT wait to taste it tomorrow when the flavors have had time to come together!