Cucumber Pepper Salad

Brighten up your summer meals with this refreshing cucumber pepper salad! Packed with crisp cucumbers and colorful bell peppers, it’s the perfect dish to bring the most beautiful, vibrant summer colors to the bowl.

Tangy ginger vinaigrette gives this salad the perfect bite, complementing the light sweetness of the vegetables.

This salad recipe is sure to be a hit, ideal for picnics, potlucks, barbecues, or as a healthy side. Let’s get started!

• If you love everything but the bagel seasoning as much as we do, you will want to keep it in stock. We buy this one from McCormick.

Ingredients

• mini cucumbers, sliced thin
• red bell pepper and yellow bell pepper
• Ginger vinaigrette dressing (to taste) – We used the brand Little Salad Bar Ginger Vinaigrette. It’s refrigerated at the store.
• Everything bagel seasoning (to taste)

How to make Cucumber Bell Pepper Salad

Start by combining the sliced cucumbers, red bell peppers, and yellow bell peppers in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle enough ginger vinaigrette dressing over the vegetables to coat them lightly; you can add as little or as much as you like.

• My tip is to start with just a drizzle, mix, and see if that is enough moisture. You can always add more, but you cannot remove it!

Toss the vegetables till evenly coated with the Ginger Vinaigrette dressing.

Sprinkle everything bagel seasoning generously over the mixture and stir again.

Again, the amount can vary depending on preference. Because the flavor is largely based on fresh veggies, it’s a very forgiving salad and is great with ingredient adjustments.

Serve cucumber pepper salad immediately, or cover and refrigerate it until ready to serve.

We love cucumbers so much! And if you love them too, we recommend trying Cucumber Vinegar Salad, Dill Cucumber Salad, Spiral Cucumber Salad, or Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad.

FAQs and Variations:

Can I make cucumber pepper salad ahead of time? Yes, you can prepare this salad in advance. It will keep well in the refrigerator for a day. Just be sure to stir it well before serving to redistribute the dressing and seasoning.

Is there a substitute for the ginger vinaigrette dressing? If you prefer a different flavor or cannot find ginger vinaigrette, feel free to use any other vinaigrette you choose. A citrus or herb-based dressing (as well as a simple ranch) could also work well with this salad.

Can I add other ingredients? Absolutely! You can add ingredients such as sliced red onions, cherry tomatoes, or even chickpeas for added protein.