Description
The viral cucumber & sweet pepper crunch salad is a fresh, vegetable-forward raw dish designed around texture and bold asian-inspired aromatics. Unlike traditional leafy green salads that wilt quickly under heavy dressings, this dish relies entirely on sturdy, low-moisture vegetables that retain their signature snap even after tossing.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Salad:
- 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 red sweet pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 yellow sweet pepper, thinly sliced
- ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp green onions, sliced
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- ¼ cup roasted peanuts or cashews, roughly chopped
For the Dressing:
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 garlic clove, finely grated
- ½ tsp grated fresh ginger
- ½ tsp chili flakes, optional
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: Wash and slice the cucumbers, sweet peppers, and red onion. Add them to a large bowl.
- Add the herbs and crunch: Stir in the cilantro, green onions, sesame seeds, and chopped peanuts or cashews.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, lime juice, garlic, ginger, and chili flakes.
- Combine: Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss well until everything is evenly coated.
- Chill: Let the salad rest for 10–15 minutes to allow the flavors to blend while keeping the vegetables crisp.
- Serve: Toss once more before serving and sprinkle with extra sesame seeds or nuts if desired.
Notes
For maximum crunch, serve the salad immediately after chilling and add the nuts just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 165 kcal
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