Simple Cucumber and Bell Pepper Salad (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Fresh Veggies
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10 small sweet peppers, cut into thin rings
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4 small cucumbers, sliced into thin circles
→ Spices & Flavors
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1 teaspoon of chili crisp—add more or less to match your spice level!
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½ tablespoon of 'Everything But the Bagel' seasoning mix for texture and taste
→ Sesame Ginger Dressing
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¼ cup good-quality extra virgin olive oil
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¼ cup rice vinegar (make sure it’s unseasoned)
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1 ½ tablespoons tamari (or use soy sauce if you prefer)
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1 ½ tablespoons maple syrup to sweeten naturally
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2 teaspoons of sesame oil for bold flavor
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1 clove of garlic, crushed or minced
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1-inch piece of fresh ginger, minced
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A dash of fresh black pepper for balance
# Instructions:
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Put all the dressing ingredients into a blender. Blend them up till it’s smooth and creamy. Then set it aside for later while you move on to prepping the vegetables.
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Grab a mixing bowl. Add in the sliced cucumbers and sweet pepper rings. Drizzle about ¼ cup of your dressing over the top, then sprinkle on the chili crisp and 'Everything But the Bagel' mix. Give everything a few good tosses so it’s evenly coated. Taste test, and tweak the seasoning or dressing as needed to get it just right!
# Notes:
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This salad is a viral winner online because it's crisp, refreshing, and full of bold, unexpected flavors!
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Great as a light lunch or something to bring to a summer BBQ with friends.