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Cucumber Pepper Tomato Salad

This cucumber pepper tomato salad is made with crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and sweet peppers, tossed in a delicious dressing. It comes together in minutes and has incredible flavor. Serve it as a light snack or as a side salad with your Asian-style mains.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings : 4

INGREDIENTS
 

  • 1 large or 2 small cucumbers
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 10 mini sweet peppers or 2 bell peppers (thinly sliced)
Dressing
  • 3 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp chili oil with chili crisp
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 1/2 tsp crushed garlic
Optional Garnish
  • Extra chili crisp
  • Toast sesame seeds

INSTRUCTIONS
 

  • Add sliced cucumbers, peppers, and halved tomatoes into a large bowl.
  • Add the dressing ingredients to a jar. Cover with a lid and shake until the dressing is well combined. Taste and adjust to preference.
  • Pour half the dressing over the salad and toss well. Taste and add the remaining dressing for a stronger flavor.
  • Garnish with extra chili crisp and toasted sesame seeds.

NOTES

  1. Use chilled cucumbers and peppers for extra crunch.
  2. Use mild chili oil and crisp to control spice levels.

 

SUBSTITUTES

  1. Rice vinegar: Use distilled white vinegar, apple cider vinegar, or white wine vinegar.
  2. Soy sauce: Use tamari or coconut aminos for a gluten free version.
  3. Chili oil with crisp: Use any chili based sauce like sambal oelek, chili garlic sauce, or sriracha.
  4. Honey: Use maple syrup, sugar, or any other sweetener of your choice.
  5. Fresh ginger and garlic: Use powdered ginger and garlic if you don't have fresh.
  6. Toasted sesame oil: There is no substitute for the oil but adding tahini or toasted sesame seeds will add a nutty flavor to the salad.

NUTRITION (per serving)

Serving: 1 servingCalories: 82kcalCarbohydrates: 10.4gProtein: 1.8gFat: 4.2gSaturated Fat: 0.6gSodium: 335mgPotassium: 310mgFiber: 2.1gSugar: 6.7gVitamin A: 145IUVitamin C: 77mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 0.7mg
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Nutrition Facts
Cucumber Pepper Tomato Salad
Serving Size
 
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
82
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
4.2
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.6
g
4
%
Sodium
 
335
mg
15
%
Potassium
 
310
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
 
10.4
g
3
%
Fiber
 
2.1
g
9
%
Sugar
 
6.7
g
7
%
Protein
 
1.8
g
4
%
Vitamin A
 
145
IU
3
%
Vitamin C
 
77
mg
93
%
Calcium
 
24
mg
2
%
Iron
 
0.7
mg
4
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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