Cucumber Sweet Pepper Salad

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You are going to love this crunchy cucumber sweet pepper salad. It's so simple to pull together and has loads of great fresh flavor!

It's a fantastic lunch recipe you can pull together in less than 20 minutes. It's a great way to get several servings of vegetables into your day.

This viral cucumber pepper salad has gotten so popular on TikTok. The original recipe was shared by Rachael Kirkconnell last March and has been a hit since then!

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• Ingredients
• Instructions
• More Great Salad Recipes
• Substitutions & Variations
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• Cucumber Sweet Pepper Salad

Ingredients

Here are the simple ingredients you'll need for a crunchy salad!

• Mini Cucumbers (also called Persian cucumbers, can be substituted to English cucumbers if necessary)
• Sweet Mini Peppers
• Fresh Avocado
• Cooked Shredded Chicken
• Crumbled Feta Cheese
• Ginger Dressing

See the recipe card for quantities.

Instructions

Slice the cucumbers into rounds.

Slice the sweet peppers into thin rounds.

Chop the avocado into bite-size pieces and combine the veggies in a large bowl.

Add the chopped chicken and drizzle with the ginger dressing.

Combine with the feta cheese in a large low bowl or other salad serving dish.

Serve immediately at room temperature.

More Great Salad Recipes

Try some of our favorite healthy salads or one of these delicious recipes.

• Cucumber Chickpea Salad - the perfect side dish or lunch main course salad when you need something quick and easy!
• Cherry Tomato Caprese Salad - a bright and fresh tomato salad that's great for barbecues or an easy lunch. It will be your new favorite summer side salad.
• Spring Mix Salad - a fresh salad that's super easy to pull together - it's made with a whole package of spring mix lettuce.

Substitutions & Variations

Need or want to make some changes to this recipe? Here are some substitutions and swaps to make.

• Seasonings - add everything bagel seasoning, soy sauce, or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for a bit more flavor. You can also add a tablespoon of chili crisp, chili oil, or hot sauce for some heat.
• Veggies - you can add any other veggies you'd like to this dish like shaved carrots, sliced sugar snap peas, cherry or grape tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, or some chopped lettuce.
• Fresh Herbs - if you'd like to add a bit more flavor, try adding some chopped herbs like parsley, cilantro, oregano, or mint.
• Vegetarian - if you'd like to make this a plant-based dish, omit the chicken or swap it for some chickpeas.

Storage

This cucumber and sweet bell pepper salad will keep for up to 3 days in the refrigerator when stored in an airtight container. I'd recommend letting it come to room temperature before serving.

Tips for Making this Recipe

Preparation Tips - Try to slice the cucumbers and bell peppers thinly so you get the flavor of each in every bite.

Specialty Ingredients - You can make your own homemade ginger dressing or use storebought.

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