{"id":97359,"date":"2025-07-24T07:49:41","date_gmt":"2025-07-24T07:49:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/neclink.com\/index.php\/2025\/07\/24\/viral-tiktok-cucumber-and-bell-pepper-salad-recipe\/"},"modified":"2025-07-24T07:49:41","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T07:49:41","slug":"viral-tiktok-cucumber-and-bell-pepper-salad-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neclink.com\/index.php\/2025\/07\/24\/viral-tiktok-cucumber-and-bell-pepper-salad-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Viral TikTok Cucumber and Bell Pepper Salad Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"post-intro\">\n<div class=\"aff-disc\">\n<p>This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/privacy-policy\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">disclosure policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image-container\" style=\"display:none;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cucumber-bell-pepper-salad.jpg\" class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image\" data-pin-description=\"This fresh cucumber bell pepper salad is crunchy, healthy, and packed with flavor. A sweet, salty, slightly spicy mix that\u2019s perfect for meal prep or snacking!\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cucumber-bell-pepper-salad.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div>\n<p><input class=\"jpibfi\" type=\"hidden\"\/><\/p>\n<p>I don\u2019t know what kind of hold cucumbers have on me lately, but I\u2019m obsessed. This cucumber bell pepper salad is <strong>crunchy, a little sweet, a little spicy<\/strong>, and totally <strong>guilt-free<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cucumber-bell-pepper-salad-1200x1799.jpg\" alt=\"Crunchy cucumber and bell pepper salad in a large mixing bowl. \" class=\"wp-image-308044\" title=\"I don\u2019t know what kind of hold cucumbers have on me lately, but I\u2019m obsessed. This cucumber bell pepper salad is crunchy, a little sweet, a little spicy, and totally guilt-free.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/cucumber-bell-pepper-salad\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Crunchy Cucumber and Bell Pepper Salad\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cucumber-bell-pepper-salad-1200x1799.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cucumber-bell-pepper-salad.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cucumber-bell-pepper-salad-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cucumber-bell-pepper-salad-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cucumber-bell-pepper-salad-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cucumber-bell-pepper-salad-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-tip cwp-inner cwp-large\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading block-tip__title\">Why It\u2019s Totally Worth the Hype<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>TikTok Famous:<\/strong>\u00a0This cucumber bell pepper salad went\u00a0<em>crazy viral<\/em>, and one bite will show you why.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Veggie Clean-Out Win:<\/strong>\u00a0The perfect way to use up all those crisp summer veggies.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Meal-Prep Hero:<\/strong> Chop your veggies at the start of the week, then just toss with dressing as you go for a fresh, healthy snack or lunch all week long!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips cwp-large\"><!-- .block-quick-tips__icon --><\/p>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__inner\">\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__content cwp-inner\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ingredients-for-cucumber-bell-pepper-salad\">Ingredients for Cucumber Bell Pepper Salad<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IngredientsWithLabelsCucumberBellPepperSalad-1200x800.png\" alt=\"Overhead shot of labeled cucumber and bell pepper salad ingredients. \" class=\"wp-image-307894\" title=\"I don\u2019t know what kind of hold cucumbers have on me lately, but I\u2019m obsessed. This cucumber bell pepper salad is crunchy, a little sweet, a little spicy, and totally guilt-free.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/cucumber-bell-pepper-salad\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Crunchy Cucumber and Bell Pepper Salad\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IngredientsWithLabelsCucumberBellPepperSalad-1200x800.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IngredientsWithLabelsCucumberBellPepperSalad.png 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IngredientsWithLabelsCucumberBellPepperSalad-500x334.png 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IngredientsWithLabelsCucumberBellPepperSalad-400x267.png 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IngredientsWithLabelsCucumberBellPepperSalad-150x100.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li><strong>Use English or Persian cucumbers:<\/strong> No peeling or seeding needed! Just note that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/mini-cucumbers-16oz-bag-good-38-gather-8482-packaging-may-vary\/-\/A-78832377#lnk=sametab\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">Persian cucumbers<\/a> are smaller, so you\u2019ll need a few extra.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Skip the green bell peppers:<\/strong>\u00a0They can add a bitter note that throws off the flavor balance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sweet Mini Peppers work too:<\/strong>\u00a0Just be sure to remove the seeds for the best texture and taste.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Toss in some avocado:<\/strong>\u00a0It adds a creamy contrast that pairs well with all that crunchy goodness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IngredientsWithLabelsCucumberBellPepperSaladDressing-1200x800.png\" alt=\"Overhead shot of labeled dressing ingredients. \" class=\"wp-image-307896\" title=\"I don\u2019t know what kind of hold cucumbers have on me lately, but I\u2019m obsessed. This cucumber bell pepper salad is crunchy, a little sweet, a little spicy, and totally guilt-free.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/cucumber-bell-pepper-salad\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Crunchy Cucumber and Bell Pepper Salad\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IngredientsWithLabelsCucumberBellPepperSaladDressing-1200x800.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IngredientsWithLabelsCucumberBellPepperSaladDressing.png 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IngredientsWithLabelsCucumberBellPepperSaladDressing-500x334.png 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IngredientsWithLabelsCucumberBellPepperSaladDressing-400x267.png 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IngredientsWithLabelsCucumberBellPepperSaladDressing-150x100.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li><strong>Save time with store<\/strong> <strong>bought dressing:<\/strong>\u00a0I think this homemade ginger dressing is perfect, but you can swap in \u2154 cup of your favorite <a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/ocean-39-s-halo-ginger-sesame-vinaigrette-38-marinade-12oz\/-\/A-90116350#lnk=sametab\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">ginger dressing<\/a> to make this salad even quicker to throw together.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .block-quick-tips__inner --><\/div>\n<p> <!-- .block-quick-tips --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-make-cucumber-bell-pepper-salad\">How to Make Cucumber Bell Pepper Salad<\/h2>\n<p>I love taking a little time at the beginning of the week to chop the veggies and prep this salad. It makes the best grab and go lunch or snack all week long. Add some <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/grilled-honey-balsamic-chicken\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">grilled chicken<\/a> and warm <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/pita-bread\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">pita<\/a>, and you\u2019ve got lunch or a light dinner ready in seconds.<\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li><strong>Combine:<\/strong> Add\u00a0the cucumber slices, be<b>l<\/b>l peppers, and\u00a0red onion to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/12pc-set-of-6-plastic-mixing-bowl-set-with-lids-figmint-8482\/-\/A-87707274\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">large bowl<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Make the Ginger Dressing:<\/strong> Prepare the dressing by adding\u00a0the ginger,\u00a0soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and\u00a0mustard\u00a0to a blender or food processor and blending until smooth.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add Olive Oil:<\/strong> While the blender is on the lowest speed, slowly drizzle in\u00a0the olive oil\u00a0until fully combined. Season with\u00a0salt\u00a0and\u00a0ground black pepper\u00a0to taste.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Assemble and Serve:<\/strong> Add the ginger sesame dressing to the vegetables and toss to coat. Top with the <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/everything-bagel-seasoning\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">everything bagel seasoning<\/a>\u00a0and a spoonful or two of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/chili-crisp\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">chili crisp<\/a>, if desired. Toss again. You may serve it immediately or let the salad sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavor to meld before serving.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped is-style-numbered wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"307909\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/CucumberBellPepperSalad-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Bowl of chopped up vegetables. \" class=\"wp-image-307909\" title=\"I don\u2019t know what kind of hold cucumbers have on me lately, but I\u2019m obsessed. This cucumber bell pepper salad is crunchy, a little sweet, a little spicy, and totally guilt-free.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/cucumber-bell-pepper-salad\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Crunchy Cucumber and Bell Pepper Salad\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/CucumberBellPepperSalad-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/CucumberBellPepperSalad.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/CucumberBellPepperSalad-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/CucumberBellPepperSalad-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/CucumberBellPepperSalad-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"875\" data-id=\"307910\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/CucumberBellPepperSalad-1-1200x875.jpg\" alt=\"Overhead shot of the dressing ingredients added to the blender. \" class=\"wp-image-307910\" title=\"I don\u2019t know what kind of hold cucumbers have on me lately, but I\u2019m obsessed. This cucumber bell pepper salad is crunchy, a little sweet, a little spicy, and totally guilt-free.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/cucumber-bell-pepper-salad\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Crunchy Cucumber and Bell Pepper Salad\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/CucumberBellPepperSalad-1-1200x875.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/CucumberBellPepperSalad-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/CucumberBellPepperSalad-1-500x365.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/CucumberBellPepperSalad-1-400x292.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/CucumberBellPepperSalad-1-150x109.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"790\" data-id=\"307908\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/CucumberBellPepperSalad-2-1200x790.jpg\" alt=\"Someone pouring the oil slowly into the blender while it's mixing the dressing ingredients. \" class=\"wp-image-307908\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/cucumber-bell-pepper-salad\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Crunchy Cucumber and Bell Pepper Salad\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/CucumberBellPepperSalad-2-1200x790.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/CucumberBellPepperSalad-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/CucumberBellPepperSalad-2-500x329.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/CucumberBellPepperSalad-2-400x263.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/CucumberBellPepperSalad-2-150x99.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"788\" data-id=\"307907\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/CucumberBellPepperSalad-3-1200x788.jpg\" alt=\"Dressing poured over the vegetables in the bowl. \" class=\"wp-image-307907\" title=\"I don\u2019t know what kind of hold cucumbers have on me lately, but I\u2019m obsessed. This cucumber bell pepper salad is crunchy, a little sweet, a little spicy, and totally guilt-free.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/cucumber-bell-pepper-salad\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Crunchy Cucumber and Bell Pepper Salad\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/CucumberBellPepperSalad-3-1200x788.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/CucumberBellPepperSalad-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/CucumberBellPepperSalad-3-500x328.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/CucumberBellPepperSalad-3-400x263.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/CucumberBellPepperSalad-3-150x99.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-tip cwp-inner cwp-large\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading block-tip__title\" id=\"h-alyssa-s-tip\">Alyssa\u2019s Tip<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Hold the Dressing (for Now):<\/strong> Adding the dressing too early draws moisture from the cucumbers, making the cucumber salad watery. I recommend adding it 10\u201315 minutes before serving for maximum flavor and crunch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block-area block-area-before-recipe\">\n<div class=\"block-pinterest-cta cwp-large\">\n<p class=\"block-pinterest-cta__title\">Pin this now to find it later<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/cucumber-bell-pepper-salad\/&amp;media=https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cucumber-bell-pepper-salad.jpg&amp;description=Crunchy Cucumber and Bell Pepper Salad\" title=\"Share on Pinterest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" class=\"wp-element-button\" data-postid=\"307411\" data-pin-do=\"none\" data-social-network=\"Pinterest\" data-social-action=\"Pin\" data-social-target=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/cucumber-bell-pepper-salad\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Pin It<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-307412\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"307412\" data-servings=\"6\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-cwp-food---cook-mode\">\n<div class=\"cwp-food-content\">\n<p><label id=\"wprm-toggle-switch-305329122\" class=\"wprm-toggle-switch wprm-toggle-switch-rounded wprm-toggle-switch-outside\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox-305329122\" class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox\"\/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-slider\" style=\"--switch-height: 20px;\"\/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-label wprm-prevent-sleep-label wprm-block-text-bold\">Cook Mode<\/span><\/label><span class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-description wprm-block-text-normal\">Prevent your screen from going dark<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"recipe-307412-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-307412-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"307412\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-307412-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Combine <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-307412-0 wprm-block-text-bold\">3 cups diced cucumber<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-307412-1 wprm-block-text-bold\">1 cup diced red bell pepper<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-307412-2 wprm-block-text-bold\">1 cup diced orange bell pepper<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-307412-3 wprm-block-text-bold\">1 cup diced yellow bell pepper<\/span>, and <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-307412-4 wprm-block-text-bold\">\u00bd cup diced red onion<\/span> in a large bowl.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-307412-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Prepare the ginger dressing by adding <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-307412-6 wprm-block-text-bold\">1 tablespoon peeled fresh ginger<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-307412-9 wprm-block-text-bold\">3 tablespoons soy sauce<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-307412-8 wprm-block-text-bold\">2 tablespoons rice vinegar<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-307412-10 wprm-block-text-bold\">2 tablespoons granulated sugar<\/span>, and <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-307412-13 wprm-block-text-bold\">1 teaspoon Dijon mustard<\/span> to a blender or food processor and blending until smooth.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-307412-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">While the blender is on the lowest speed, slowly drizzle in <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-307412-7 wprm-block-text-bold\">\u00bd cup olive oil<\/span> until combined. Season with <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-307412-11 wprm-block-text-bold\">salt<\/span> and <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-307412-12 wprm-block-text-bold\">ground black pepper<\/span> to taste.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-307412-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Add the dressing to the vegetables and toss to coat. Top with the <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-307412-14 wprm-block-text-bold\">1 tablespoon everything but the bagel seasoning<\/span> and a spoonful or two of <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-307412-15 wprm-block-text-bold\">chili crisp<\/span>, if desired, then toss again. You may serve it immediately or let the salad sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavor to meld before serving. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-307412-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Storing Leftovers:<\/strong> Store leftover cucumber bell pepper salad in the fridge, tightly wrapped or in an\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/goto.target.com\/c\/2773249\/81938\/2092?subid1=52e41fac28963d1e058a1042&amp;subid2=https%3A%2F%2Ftherecipecritic.com%2Ftater-tot-casserole%2F&amp;sharedid=The%20Recipe%20Critic&amp;subid3=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Frubbermaid-8-cup-1-9-liter-large-brilliance-glass%2F-%2FA-79652750&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Frubbermaid-8-cup-1-9-liter-large-brilliance-glass%2F-%2FA-79652750#donotlink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">airtight container,<\/a>\u00a0for up to\u00a0<strong>2 days<\/strong>.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-food-nutrition\">\n<div id=\"recipe-307412-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\">\n<p><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">215<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">12<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">18<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">13<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">648<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">293<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">8<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1653<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">IU<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">112<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">22<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Iron: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"cwp-food-nutrition__disclaimer has-min-font-size\">Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"block-post-listing cwp-large layout-4up-grid\">\n<header>\n<div class=\"block-post-listing__title\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-more-fresh-summer-salad-recipes\">More Fresh Summer Salad Recipes<\/h2>\n<p>If you loved this viral cucumber pepper salad, you\u2019re going to love these other fresh, fun summer salads! Let me know which one is your favorite!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<\/section>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cucumber-bell-pepper-salad-1-1200x1799.jpg\" alt=\"Veggies and dressing mixed together in a bowl to make the cucumber and bell pepper salad. \" class=\"wp-image-308045\" title=\"I don\u2019t know what kind of hold cucumbers have on me lately, but I\u2019m obsessed. 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